As the founding member, Barrett served as a patriarch of sorts. He led the original faction with force and a no-nonsense attitude. Like any good general, Wade Barrett successfully led his soldiers into battle with some of WWE's top stars and spared no one's feelings about their presence along the way.
On May 6, 2016, Barrett left the WWE, after deciding not to sign a new contract. Since leaving the company, Barrett has stated that he simply felt the time was right and needed to just take a break from the industry. When asked if he would return to the business, he said he certainly would, once the time is right.
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With his new found down time, Barrett has been able to take a trip back to the UK, to spend time with friends and family.
Wade Barrett was a member of The Nexus from June 27, 2010 - January 3, 2011.
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J. Carpenter
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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