Corey Graves has once again become the center of attention following his recent emotional statement on social media. After getting fans talking about his post and teasing that he had more to share on tonight’s WWE NXT, it has been confirmed that Graves will not be appearing on the broadcast.
Late Monday night, Graves posted a heartfelt tweet expressing his frustrations about his career trajectory. He revealed, “Imagine chasing your dream. Then being TOLD (not deciding) that you’re no longer physically able to pursue your dream. Then you dedicate your life to something ‘dream adjacent’ and being pretty fucking awesome at it. And then, when it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, being told you’re not famous enough for your own job. Just in case you’ve wondered where I’ve been.”
PWInsider.com reported that Graves was spotted at the Orlando Airport earlier today, leaving the city ahead of tonight’s NXT taping. This comes after word began circulating within WWE that Graves was unhappy with being reassigned to NXT following the commentary team shuffle prompted by WWE Raw’s move to Netflix.
Graves’ initial statement and absence from tonight’s show have sparked speculation about his future in WWE. While it was expected that Graves would return to the main roster in the fall, filling in for Pat McAfee during ESPN’s College Gameday season, his recent comments suggest deeper frustrations with his current situation.
For now, Graves has yet to issue any follow-up statement, leaving fans to wonder what’s next for the outspoken commentator.
What are your thoughts on Corey Graves being pulled from WWE NXT? Do you think his frustrations with the commentary shuffle are justified? Let us know in the comments!