Shawn Michaels is asked about recent WWE departures.
In May, Gable Steveson was among a handful of WWE releases. Steveson signed with WWE as a highly touted prospect and an Olympic Gold Medalist. He only wrestled one match on television, but worked multiple live events and dark matches.
Drew Gulak was another WWE departure, though it was stated by Triple H that his contract had expired.
Speaking on the NXT Heatwave media call, Shawn Michaels was asked about the departures of Gulak and Stevenson.
"From my understanding, nothing on anyone's part other than contracts being up. Certainly, in the place of Drew Gulak. From a company standpoint, there not being anything from a main roster standpoint that they were going to be using him in. In NXT, over the last year and a half to two years, we've been trying to get into the process of keeping it fluid. It's all about getting to the main roster when everything is said and done. In two or three years, if that doesn't happen, we bring other people in or see if we're ready to move on. As far as Gable is concerned, he's an incredibly talented guy. It's amazing some of the things he can do. He's a dude who lands on his feet. I wish him luck (in the NFL), and excited to see how that works out. At NXT, we use people to the best of their ability, but from a main roster standpoint, if they feel there is not a place for them, and their contracts are up, from a business standpoint, they choose to move on," said Michaels.
Steveson has signed with the Buffalo Bills and will play on the defensive line.
Fans can learn more about Gulak's departure by clicking here.
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