New Details On Lars Sullivan's WWE Status
When will we see the former NXT monster next?
Though Lars Sullivan remains locked in limbo between NXT and WWE's main roster, there's some good news on the big man's situation in this week's Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Per Dave Meltzer, WWE are "handling it about as well as could be possible," and have given Lars "the option to return whenever he is ready," adding that management are "very supportive of him."
This is encouraging, as news of Lars' Raw anxiety attack and subsequent SmackDown no-show led to speculation that he might be hit with punishment booking upon finally making his main roster debut. Thankfully, this seems to be unfounded. Meltzer's report gives the impression that WWE are looking after their man and his delicate mental health situation, giving him exactly the right level of sensitivity required.
Recent reports had Sullivan debuting at the Royal Rumble on 27 January, then moving into a WrestleMania 35 programme with John Cena. Both could still come to pass, but his health obviously takes precedent, and it doesn't sound like WWE are going to rush him back to television before he's reading.
All the best to Lars in his ongoing recovery. Let's hope he's well enough to return soon.