Former WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, who is leaving the promotion, was recently called up for a match. At WWE WrestleMania 40, Lashley and his faction, The Pride, scored a major victory over The Final Testament. He then went on to compete in a number one contender match against L.A. Knight and Santos Escobar, with Knight emerging victorious.
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After this, Lashley made several backstage appearances on WWE programming, but did not compete in the ring. In May, Lashley was announced as a participant in the 2024 King of the Ring Tournament. However, just days before the qualifiers, he was pulled from the tournament. WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis explained that Lashley was pulled because he could not compete.
Amidst the news that Bobby Lashley would no longer be in action, reports surfaced a few days ago that he would be leaving WWE once his contract expires. Speculation suggests that he could join AEW after his departure. There are also rumors that MVP is parting ways with the promotion, potentially joining forces with Lashley. This has fueled rumors of a reunion for The Hurt Business.
As Lashley prepares to leave WWE, former superstar Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder, has challenged the former champion to a match.
