Report: How WWE ‘Hiring Freeze’ Affects Big Free Agents

Report: How WWE ‘Hiring Freeze’ Affects Big Free Agents WWE

The reports of a “hiring freeze” has led to questions about the future of some big names and free agents when it comes to joining WWE.

Whilst there has been no official confirmation of a “hiring freeze”, it’s a term that has, according to Fightful Select (subscription required). ” constantly emerged” in conversation with “several talent.”

Fightful were able to confirm that there was interest in Brian Cage and Nick Aldis and has provided details of the ongoing interest under the freeze.

According to Fightful Select, “Cage has some well-respected supporters pushing for him.”

Cage is currently working for Tony Khan without a contract as it expired at the end of March 2023, according to a recent report

Nick Aldis reportedly has Triple H in his corner, with the WWE’s Chief Content Officer “high” on the former NWA star.

Wade Barrett has also previously spoken about his hope that WWE would sign Aldis.

Aldis, however, has been “left out in the cold” following McMahon’s return and the unofficial freeze that has been put in place.

WWE recently lost the opportunity to sign Jay White, who would debut in AEW, with “communication” on the company’s side being “an issue”, according to the report from Fightful.

Fightful would go on to say that they have spoken to “numerous talent who say they’ve been contacted by WWE in 2023 although there have been no main roster hires publicly announced or reported.”

The recent departure of James Kimball, WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Operations & Strategy, was noted as a factor in the lack of contact between “a couple of” talent and WWE, but not in all cases.

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12 months ago by Dave Adamson

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