Dolph Ziggler’s release in the budget cuts during the aftermath of WWE’s acquisition of Endeavor came as a surprise to millions of fans worldwide. Even WWE Legends wished The Showoff the best of luck for future endeavors which only portrays how highly regarded he was in the locker room.
But it seems like WWE is a thing in the past for Dolph Ziggler as he’s moved on to more things and potentially joining his brother, Ryan Nemeth in AEW. Let’s dive deep into the speculations surrounding the matter.
Post-WWE career of Dolph Ziggler
Dolph Ziggler, formerly known as Nic Nemeth, played a significant role in WWE over the years, earning a reputation as one of the best in-ring performers and a safe worker. He consistently delivered strong performances in the squared circle, regardless of his opponent’s caliber. Ziggler engaged in several memorable feuds, including a highly regarded one for the Intercontinental Championship against The Miz. He’s also a multi-time WWE Champion.
A few years ago, Dolph Ziggler signed a multi-year contract that made him one of the highest-paid wrestlers in the locker room. His recent release surprised fans and wrestlers worldwide, but he has since moved on to new ventures, such as embarking on a comedy tour titled “Hunkamania” with his brother Ryan Nemeth, who is signed to AEW. It remains to be seen if The Showoff will make an appearance in Tony Khan’s company.
Ryan Nemeth teased Ziggler joining AEW
Ryan Nemeth made his All Elite Wrestling debut in 2021 in a losing effort against Hangman Page. He also wrestled in WWE as Briley Pierce in NXT in 2012 and 2013 before being released. He had a good start in AEW which was disrupted by him having heat with CM Punk over his comments about The Young Bucks, which didn’t please Ryan, who was close to the duo.
But Ryan has moved on from the incident. Now with his brother Nic Nemeth FKA Dolph Ziggler becoming a free agent, speculations have been running wild with the rumors of Ziggler joining AEW. Ryan Nemeth teased his joining with a tweet that had a picture of the two brothers with gold on their shoulders. Whether it’ll be an actuality, it’s still up in the air.
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