When Dolph Ziggler’s WWE Contract Was Set To Expire

Dolph Ziggler’s WWE release came as a surprise for a lot of fans, but the Show Off’s name was included in today’s list of releases, effectively ending his long journey with the company. It seems that there were already plans for that road to end, but it wasn’t going to happen so soon.

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We previously reported that Mustafa Ali requested his release in 2021, and people in NXT had no idea he was on his way out. Also, Elias was pitching ideas to WWE creative up until a month before his release from the company. Paul Heyman also had Riddick Moss in mind as a top WWE main event level Superstar.

Sean Sapp noted behind Fightful’s paywall that Dolph Ziggler’s WWE contract was actually set to expire next summer. He was actually ready to leave WWE years ago as well, but he was convinced into staying.

Among them is Dolph Ziggler, who actually was ready to leave WWE years ago, but got talked into staying with the company. Those that we spoke to this week said that originally, his WWE deal was set to extend into next Summer.

Mustafa Ali was the first to say that he is no longer working with WWE. It was then revealed that Emma was released today as well. Riddick Moss later joined his fiancé in free agency.

It was later reported that Rick Boogs was released from his contract. Sadly, Aliyah’s name joined that list later. It didn’t take long for fans to hear about Elias’ release. Top Dolla’s name joined those releases as well.

When Dolph Ziggler’s name was revealed, that even shocked John Cena. We will have to see what the Show Off does next, but he already has a lot of creative irons in the fire.

What’s your take on WWE releasing Dolph Ziggler from his contract? Sound off in the comments to let us know what you think!