The former WWE Intercontinental Champion, Ryback is currently sidelined from WWE due to a contract dispute. There are rumors circulating which hints that he will be released once his current deal expires this Summer.
The heat between Ryback and the company started when he demanded some changes in his contract. It seems Ryback also wanted a change in WWE’s payment system so that both the winning and defeated participant of a certain match get equal payment. These demands were not tolerated by WWE and he was sent back home.
As of now, his last match in WWE was at Payback pay-per-view, where he challenged Kalisto for the United States Championship, in a losing effort.
Wrestlinginc.com points out that Ryback is really preparing for a post-WWE career. He posted the following on his Instagram account :
‘Really excited about the brand I'm building and the things that I'm going for. Wrestling is just 1 part of my life and I refuse to let that be all I am or all that I'm known for. #FeedMeMore is who and what I am as a human being and greatness lies inside all of us. Don't settle for being average. Stay hungry, set goals and reach those goals. Always say thank you and then it begins #FeedMeMore’
The Big Guy recently had some studio photos taken as well :
