Eric Young Left WWE, WWE Sources Say He Didn't Want To Work With Vince McMahon
Added 2023-07-16 00:00:03 +0000 UTCThere's been much speculation about Eric Young's status, and some of it is coming a lot clearer.
Young is rumored to appear at IMPACT Slammiversary, but had been under WWE contract since last year after leaving IMPACT. Last fall, he was approached by Triple H about returning to WWE in an in-ring only capacity, and signed with the company at the start of November 2022. However, he would ask for his release just a few months later.
Fightful Select has confirmed that Young asked for his release in April 2023, was granted it and finished out his 90-day no-compete clause just last week. We’re told by WWE sources that this request for release was right after the announcement of Endeavor’s deal with WWE, and this wasn’t a coincidence – Eric Young didn’t want to work with Vince McMahon after the Endeavor deal was announced and it was evident McMahon was back in the fold in an official capacity.
WWE sources confirmed to Fightful that Young had cited moral, creative and personal reasons as why he didn’t want to work with Vince McMahon. So far he’s the only talent we’ve confirmed asked for his release due to McMahon’s return. There were some creative plans for Eric Young scheduled for after WrestleMania that we’ve also learned about that we’re working to confirm.
We've reached out to Eric Young, but haven't heard back. We have heard that he's in town for tonight's IMPACT Slammiversary show.
Comments
I'm pretty close to just blocking you at this point. We have a messaging option, and you're just a condescending asshole publicly and repeatedly
Fightful Select
2023-07-16 18:57:25 +0000 UTCExcellence of Flexecution
2023-07-16 16:50:18 +0000 UTCThis exactly why you don't ever burn bridges
Marshall Enloe
2023-07-16 13:11:00 +0000 UTCMost of the roster has Stockholm syndrome
Jason O'Dell
2023-07-16 08:14:25 +0000 UTCIn a world of Vince McMahons, be an Eric Young. This isn't implying virtually everyone is a sex pest, I just couldn't figure out anyone else that'd fit the statement. It's admittedly upsetting in a way that Eric was literally the only one(seemingly, anyway) that saw Vince coming back and was like, "Aight, fuck this." I feel like most of the WWE roster has no balls, big or small.
CSDX
2023-07-16 02:25:37 +0000 UTCMad respect for EY. Far too few people in this world value morals over money.
Jeff Brown
2023-07-16 01:51:33 +0000 UTCAlso glad WWE was understanding enough to let him out.
Trevor D.
2023-07-16 01:50:49 +0000 UTCI personally never saw what others saw in Young. He was boring. But if he doesn’t want to work for McMahon then that’s his right. No different than any other job.
Tori Melching
2023-07-16 01:41:09 +0000 UTCI wouldn't even work for Vince McMahon, much less Vince McMahn
Terps
2023-07-16 01:38:54 +0000 UTCWrestling would be in a better place if more people would take a stand like Eric Young did.
David Feig
2023-07-16 01:27:05 +0000 UTCI wouldn't want to work for that pervert either.
rocksolid124
2023-07-16 01:11:03 +0000 UTCI can’t blame him for not wanting to work with Vince. I’ve never been the biggest Eric young fan but you should never have to work at a place where you’re uncomfortable with your boss. So good for him. He’s a better fit for Impact anyway in my opinion even if Vince hadn’t come back
Joel Wood
2023-07-16 01:09:17 +0000 UTCReally?
ES
2023-07-16 00:28:49 +0000 UTCWhen the rumours came out about Eric Young leaving WWE to return to Impact I was worried that he was released by the company. But the fact he wanted his own release because of Vince return to the company should tell you what you need know. It’s sucks he lost his job but at least he got to do so on his own terms
Matt Hennessy
2023-07-16 00:12:28 +0000 UTCGlad he’s getting what he wanted. Don’t ever want to fault a guy for his own morals.
Trevor D.
2023-07-16 00:11:40 +0000 UTCGlad he’s getting what he wanted. Don’t ever want to fault a guy for his own morals.
Trevor D.
2023-07-16 00:11:36 +0000 UTCMan that sucks. EY is such a good performer
Nick O’Shea
2023-07-16 00:09:07 +0000 UTCMad respect
Tempo1337
2023-07-16 00:09:04 +0000 UTCBut he got murdered in Impact!
Matt Payne
2023-07-16 00:08:48 +0000 UTCGood for him. Much respect.
Chance
2023-07-16 00:05:53 +0000 UTCThat's some boss shit. Good for him.
Jen
2023-07-16 00:05:11 +0000 UTCSmart man. Much respect to EY.
thankyoubrother
2023-07-16 00:04:36 +0000 UTCLots of respect to him for this.
Chad McLaughlin
2023-07-16 00:04:17 +0000 UTCWell I guess we know who D’Amore’s mystery partner is going to be. Any clue on what his moral objections to McMahon are?
Jimmy 'Big Sexy' Genslinger
2023-07-16 00:03:34 +0000 UTCLet’s see how they retcon him dying in canon then. We’ve all seen crazier stuff 🤷
Tom Barnard
2023-07-16 00:02:35 +0000 UTCcommon eric young w
Patrick Farrugia
2023-07-16 00:02:25 +0000 UTCYk what good for him for not backing down
ccobian_131
2023-07-16 00:02:19 +0000 UTCSmart man, that Eric Young.
Forceofwilliam
2023-07-16 00:02:06 +0000 UTCGood for him for sticking to his guns
Cal
2023-07-16 00:01:26 +0000 UTC
