The former United States Champion Cesaro shockingly left the WWE after the company failed to sign him the new contract as per the report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider.
We can confirm PWInsiders report that Cesaro has left WWE. We’ll have more details on https://t.co/jy8u4a7WDa this evening
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) February 24, 2022
Since this isn’t the case of a release, there is no 90-day non-compete clause. This means The Swiss Superman Cesaro is free to sign with any other promotions as his WWE contract is expired.
Now, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select also reported the same regarding the Cesaro’s WWE departure. Sapp also further noted that the immediate reaction backstage was “disappointment and dismay” due to the fact that he was one of the most liked WWE Superstars on the roster.
We have an update on Cesaro leaving WWE on Fightful Select
– How his deal was up so quickly
– His recent booking.
– Extension talks
– Non compete status
– Immediate talent reactionhttps://t.co/ZlDhkkYJz0 pic.twitter.com/AquKlmCr8L— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) February 24, 2022
While the Vince McMahon’s promotion was interested in keeping the former tag team champion but, he seemed to have different plans for himself as he rejected WWE’s new contract offer.