Sheamus Leaving WWE, Rejected Restructed Contract Extension
Fightful says the former world champion rejected a restructured extension and may already have wrestled his final match for WWE.
- According to Fightful Select, wrestling star Sheamus is reportedly departing WWE after rejecting a restructured contract extension. The 48-year-old performer decided not to sign a new deal.
- Debuting in 2009, the Irish wrestler amassed over 1100 wins throughout his storied WWE career, becoming a world champion on multiple occasions. He pledged to produce "banger after banger after banger" in the ring.
- Over the weekend, the veteran changed his Twitter profile to "S. Farrelly," his real name, signaling his departure. Because his contract is expiring, he does not have a 90-day no-compete clause.
- With ties to AEW performers including Adam Copeland and Bryan Danielson, the Dublin native could realistically compete for championship gold in AEW. He has not competed for gold since April 2021.
- One of just 11 foreign-born Royal Rumble winners, Sheamus is also one of 56 men to hold the WWE Championship. His accolades include victories in King of the Ring and Money in the Bank matches.
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