WWE reportedly part ways with Hall of Famer after 32 years; contract not renewed under “new era” of the company
Jerry Lawler had been absent from television as he was focusing on recuperating from a heart stroke.
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Amidst the news of the mass releases of WWE superstars, another report of a departure has come to light. WWE Hall of Famer and veteran commentator Jerry Lawler has parted ways with the company. The legend’s contract renewal was quietly declined by WWE, thus ending his 32-year-long relationship with the promotion.
According to a report from PWInsider, WWE let Jerry Lawler‘s contract expire because they wanted to align with the new era. The legend’s broadcast contract expired at the beginning of 2024, and the Stamford-based company didn’t renew it. One of the prominent reasons for his departure could be his absence from television due to his health issues.
Reports indicated that, under the old leadership, they would have renewed his contract in some capacity. Furthermore, they would have protected him due to his contributions to WWE over the years. However, that is certainly not the case in the new era, as nothing is assured in terms of one’s relationship with the company. Speaking of his health issues, he suffered a heart stroke in February last year, which raised concern among the WWE Universe.
Fortunately, he underwent a successful recovery and returned for a special appearance on the August 28 episode of Raw. During the break, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn surprised the WWE Universe by introducing the legend in his hometown. Although fans won’t be able to witness the legend’s energetic commentary and sharp wit, they will be happy to know that he remains in good health.
Fans react to the news of Jerry Lawler parting ways with WWE
The news of the departure of a legend like Jerry Lawler certainly caught fans by surprise. While some of them were not satisfied with the decision, others thought it was the right call to make. As expected, fans expressed their opinions on the shocking departure.
One fan was quite happy with the decision and admitted that it was time to move on from the Hall of Famer. Another fan expressed their desire to see the iconic pairing of him with another Hall of Famer, Jim Ross, on commentary together on AEW. Here are some of the top reactions from fans:
Some fans called WWE’s decision logical and said he needed a good rest. Others were utterly disappointed and predicted that it would tarnish the legacy of the company. One user blamed Triple H for the pointless firing of deserving stars. Overall, the majority of fans were pretty sad that Lawler had left the company.
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