40-year-old star makes his return to WWE show after getting snubbed following whiny rant against the company
Former WWE champion unexpectedly showed up on this week's NXT after multiple reports of being upset with WWE.
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Corey Graves worked NXT this week (via WWE)
Former NXT Tag Team Champion Corey Graves has been making headlines following his controversial move to NXT commentary. After Raw transitioned to Netflix, Graves was reportedly demoted to the developmental brand. This shift allegedly frustrated the 40-year-old, culminating in a breakdown on social media, where he openly criticized WWE and its management.
Following his scathing rant on social media, Corey Graves had been absent from WWE programming for several weeks. However, during last night’s NXT, the former WWE Champion made a surprising return to the commentary desk. His fellow commentator, Vic Joseph, welcomed him with a gesture that acknowledged the recent controversies surrounding Graves and WWE.
Do not adjust your sets, this isn’t AI!
Vic Joseph on NXT
WWE reportedly replaced Graves with Pat McAfee on Raw after deciding to adopt a two-man commentary team. The move, with McAfee serving as a part-time commentator, angered the 40-year-old star, who called out WWE for mistreating him despite his proven talent behind the desk. While there was speculation that this might signal Graves’ permanent departure, it now appears he is back on track.
Corey Graves is back at the desk for tonight's WWE NXT show
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) January 22, 2025
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Moreover, Graves has been a commentator for over eight years, making his demotion to NXT a questionable decision. Despite the backlash, WWE has yet to address the situation publicly. Reporters are expected to question Triple H about the controversy in upcoming press conferences later this year. For now, however, Graves appears to have put his frustrations aside and continues to work with WWE.
Corey Graves’ WWE contract details revealed
Corey Graves’ controversy quickly gained traction on social media, leading many to believe the 40-year-old star wanted to leave WWE. However, WWE rarely releases stars before their contracts expire, sparking significant curiosity about the details of Graves’ contract with the company.
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Corey Graves still has over two years left on his contract, making it highly unlikely that WWE would release him anytime soon. The report revealed that Graves felt deeply frustrated when WWE moved him to NXT, confirming that his past tweets reflected his genuine feelings, not just a work.
For now, it seems that things may have settled between Corey Graves and WWE. Many believe that Graves used his social media rant as an attempt to get fired from the Stamford-based promotion. If that’s true, the question arises: why would Graves want to leave WWE in the first place?
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