Update On Mojo Rawley's Wrestling Future

Here's what Mojo Rawley has planned following his WWE release in April.

by Andy H Murray
Mojo Rawley
WWE

Former WWE wrestler Mojo Rawley doesn't intend on returning to professional wrestling in the immediate future.

Speaking with TMZ Sports, the former Hype Bro gave the impression that he won't be returning to the squared circle anytime soon and will instead be focusing on expanding his acting career (h/t 411Mania for the transcription):-

“But yeah, definitely going to get more into the acting space. I will return to the wrestling world, not immediately. We’re gonna hype that one up pretty good. Right now, we’re just gonna take this time and enjoy this freedom and do a little bit of everything; dabble and just set things up. You better believe when I come back to wrestling, it’s going to be hyped up, and it’s going to be a big surprise for everybody. That’s going to be a very, very exciting day for me.”

Though WWE didn't announce that it had released Rawley until 15 April, PWInsider reported a few days later that Mojo was actually let go in early March. It was stated at the time that the 34-year-old would be free to appear for other wrestling promotions from 31 May.

Advertisement

Rawley's acting career begins with a role in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, having appeared in the movie's trailer. The film comes out on 18 August.

It has now been over a year since Rawley last stepped foot into a wrestling ring, with the 19 June 2020 episode of SmackDown hosting his final WWE match - a loss to Shorty G.

Advertisement
Channel Manager
Channel Manager

Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.