Folks, believe it or not, Drew Gulak, the man who put the “grappling” in “grappling hook,” has officially parted ways with WWE. After much back-and-forth, WWE’s resident muscle-mime and Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque confirmed that Gulak’s contract expired as of June 1. It’s the end of an era, people, but don’t you worry—this wrestling wizard is already booking his next magical acts.
According to our friends over at Fightful Select, Gulak wasted no time diving back into the deep end of the independent wrestling pool. His first stop? None other than the wild world of Beyond Wrestling. Yes, the same Beyond where the headlocks are tighter, the chops are louder, and the fans are… well, beyond excited.
Drew Gulak’s Independence Day Bash
Mark your calendars for July 4, because Drew Gulak is making his grand return to Beyond Wrestling at “Americanrana ’24: Where Eagles Dare.” Fireworks, freedom, and ferocious body slams—all happening at the White Eagle in Worcester, Massachusetts. It’s a comeback six years in the making since Gulak last graced a Beyond ring, where he teamed with Orange Cassidy and Chuck Taylor in a valiant effort that didn’t quite go their way. But hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?
Gulak’s WWE Exit: Drama and Dastardly Deeds
Now, let’s not gloss over the spicy bits. Gulak’s departure from WWE wasn’t without its share of soap opera-worthy drama. Before his swan song, Gulak led the No Quarter Catch Crew on “WWE NXT.” Picture it: Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, and Damon Kemp following Gulak like ducklings after their slightly scary, very strict mother hen. That was until the D’Angelo Family “killed” him off NXT TV. Wrestling drama, folks, it’s Shakespeare with more suplexes.
Behind the curtain, whispers painted Gulak as a locker room “bully.” Apparently, this former Cruiserweight Champion had a knack for targeting injuries and scaring talent into silence. Not exactly “Be a STAR” material. And as if that wasn’t enough, former “WWE SmackDown” Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey accused Gulak of inappropriately grabbing the drawstring of her sweatpants. A bold move that did not, I repeat, did NOT win him any brownie points.
The Road Ahead
Despite the murky waters he’s waded through, Gulak is ready for his next chapter. With Beyond Wrestling as his first stop, who knows where this grappling guru will go next? One thing’s for sure, folks—Drew Gulak is just getting started, and the independent wrestling scene better buckle up.