Top 5 wrestlers who refused big money WWE deals

#3 Mike Knox

Former WWE superstar, Mike Knox had an incredible time with WWE. Knox was reportedly offered a contract to return to WWE, however, the wrestler declined the offer stating reasons that he is out of his shape to get back for a full time to WWE.

As quoted in Wrestling Inc, Knox in a tweet revealed that he is not capable to make a return to the biggest promotion in the sports entertainment.

As everybody knows, I am a former WWE and TNA Superstar. As everybody also knows, WWE has been attempting to reach out to former WWE stars to help build the RAW and Smackdown Live dynasty. Recently, I was approached by a man named Mark Carrano. He offered me a full-time deal to return to the RAW brand. I kindly declined. I'm 38 years old, my body isn't capable of being a full-time WWE wrestler anymore like it was back in 2006, 10 years ago. I like the idea of being on the independent scene, mainly because I get to pick the dates I want to work. After recent concussion issues, I was advised to retire. I said no. 2 months later, I made a remarkable recovery and was cleared to compete. Although, I just didn't feel as good as I used to when I wrestled full time. Since February 2016, I have been semiretired. If WWE decides to reconsider and offer me a part-time deal, I'd gladly accept it. I have no bad blood with WWE, I just can't physically compete full-time anymore. As far as a TNA return goes, consider it off the table. At least WWE knows how to pay their talents on time, just saying...

-Mike Hettinga aka Mike Knox

Currently, Knox is signed with Japanese promotion Inoki Genome Federation.