WWE Legend Rejects Return After Money Dispute
A conflict over price range has averted the return of a WWE Hall of Famer to the wrestling massive. The legend, acknowledged for his iconic army character, determined the economic provide from WWE far underneath his expectations, causing a exceptional rift.
Lacey Evans’ Transformation and the Feud
Lacey Evans, nearing the cease of her WWE tenure, followed a brand new person stimulated by way of her actual-life heritage inside the Marines. This transformation saw her integrating elements harking back to WWE legend Sgt. Slaughter, specially together with her use of the Cobra Clutch pass. This trade sparked an surprising on line feud with Sgt. Slaughter’s daughter, who took problem with Evans’ portrayal, particularly when you consider that Sgt. Slaughter himself by no means served inside the navy.
The Offer and the Rejection
During an interview on Busted Open Radio, Sgt. Slaughter found out that WWE had approached him to manage Evans. However, the financial terms offered were some distance from best. Slaughter described the provide as a “slap in the face,” considering his great contributions to WWE over time.
“They wanted me to come in and manage her,” Slaughter explained. “But I saw the contract and I said, ‘This is a slap in the face. I should be given a billion dollar contract just for what I did for your company. But then you send me a contract that I wouldn’t have wiped my butt with it if I was that kind of guy.’”
Firm Stance on Financial Terms
As a pro professional, Slaughter made his displeasure known, firmly rejecting the offer. He emphasized the importance of a honest financial settlement that could permit him to retire with no trouble from the enterprise.
“I just called and said, ‘I’m not interested, but if you want to come up with a little bit more money that would allow me to retire from this business, then I’ll think about coming back. But until then, I’m not coming back,’” Slaughter recounted.
Ownership of the Cobra Clutch
The economic war of words additionally influenced Slaughter’s perspectives on Evans the usage of the Cobra Clutch, a move he felt a robust private connection to. He voiced his objections to WWE, insisting that the move should no longer be used by Evans.
“So that’s when I put my foot down and said [to WWE], ‘Hey, I own that move,’” Slaughter stated. “I don’t want you to use it anymore. I didn’t mean to be mean or hurt her, I just said, ‘That’s not what the Cobra Clutch is supposed to be. It’s supposed to be the end of it. That’s the end of the story.’”
Accusations of Provocative Attire
Adding gas to the fire, Slaughter criticized Evans’ ring tools, accusing her of “selling s*x” because of its provocative nature. This remark further strained the relationship between the legend and the rising star, highlighting the generational and stylistic differences within WWE.
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