Life after WWE: Catching up with 10 Superstars released in 2016

#3 Ryback

He can feed a lot of people more with the cash he's making now!

Ryback's demise is the product of what happens when two party's get so far apart that any potential outcome seems grim. Ryback was sent home in May, after a contractual dispute and then was a no-show for a show in which he was advertised to be at.

He then posted on social media that he made the decision to go home because of the ongoing battle between Ryback and WWE officials over what he claims was issues on a lack of equal pay for Superstars, as well as creative disagreements.

Ryback was a hot commodity on the indie scene when he left the WWE. He actually legally changed his name from Ryan to Ryback, so he wouldn't have to have a dispute with WWE over the name. Once he began accepting bookings, Ryback became notorious for his extremely high booking fees.

There are reports of Ryback charging as much as $5,500.00 per appearance, based on the credibility of the prospective promotion. Despite his outrageous demands, Ryback continues to be one of the most demanded stars on the indie scene.

About the author

Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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