5 Interesting possibilities for Erick Rowan after WWE release

#4 Explore his prospects in independent wrestling

Ever wrestling promotion likes unusual stories

While a move to AEW and reunion with Brodie Lee seems more obvious, there’s also a high chance that Erick Rowan will have to explore opportunities in the independent wrestling scene.

The biggest reason behind this reason is the argument that even AEW will face the wrath of the COVID-19 crisis. Although they have not released any Superstar and are trying to cope with the growing economic crisis, they will still feel the pressure until the normal business resumes.

Give the fact that AEW will have a limited budget to bring in new Superstars after the pandemic is over, there’s a chance that they will prefer some of the other free names in the industry. In that case, it will be easier for Rowan to find a different promotion that is actively looking for fresh faces.

Rowan is well-built and can be easily used as one of the strongest men on the roster, provided he is booked properly. And while he is working as the toughest guy inside the ring, Rowan could simultaneously train himself to get better at mic skills. If he wants to explore his potential, he will have to look for unconventional opponents.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

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Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
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