Former WWE NXT Tag Team Champion Eric Young had to sign an NDA during his most recent run with the company in which he never appeared on TV.
Young was part of the names rehired to WWE in 2022 but after months not being used on TV, he left the company in April 2023 after being granted his requested release.
On a recent edition of the “Sunday Night’s Main Event” podcast, Young spoke about his departure from WWE and the circumstances behind his exit. He said,
“I actually never left my house. I mean, the whole story’s wild. Again, I had to sign an NDA, and I’m not allowed to say names… [He is asked if the NDA is as ironclad as Janel Grant’s NDA0] I don’t know. It depends if it goes federal or not. I mean, I might be able to say everything here within a few months but, the truth is, I don’t need to talk badly on it.
“It is what it is and I talked to Hunter and he hired me back and wanted me back there and I was and another person came back and I won’t work for that person, I won’t be around that person and I said that when I left there the first time when I got fired and I meant it and you know, for me, there was tons of professional reasons. But mostly, it’s a personal and moral decision.”
While not specified, it is believed that the person brought back that Young refused to work with is Vince McMahon, who forced his way back into WWE in early 2023.
McMahon would resign from WWE for the second time in January 2024 due to the Grant lawsuit. Following his WWE release, Young returned to TNA Wrestling.
Former WWE NXT Tag Team Champion Eric Young recently revealed that he had to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) during his most recent run with the company, where he never appeared on TV. Young, who was rehired by WWE in 2022, eventually left the company in April 2023 after not being utilized on television for months.
During an episode of the “Sunday Night’s Main Event” podcast, Young spoke about his departure from WWE and shed light on the circumstances behind his exit. He mentioned that he was bound by an NDA and was unable to disclose specific names or details. When asked about the strength of the NDA, Young replied that it depended on whether it escalated to a federal level. However, he expressed that he did not feel the need to speak negatively about the situation.
Young also revealed that he had a conversation with Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy & Development, who wanted him back in the company. However, Young made it clear that there was another person he refused to work with and be around. Although he did not explicitly mention the person’s name, it is widely believed to be Vince McMahon, who returned to WWE in early 2023.
McMahon’s second return to WWE was short-lived, as he resigned from the company in January 2024 due to the Janel Grant lawsuit. Following his departure from WWE, Young made his way back to TNA Wrestling.
While the exact details of Young’s NDA and his reasons for not wanting to work with McMahon remain undisclosed, it is evident that there were personal and moral factors influencing his decision. Young’s willingness to abide by the NDA demonstrates his professionalism and respect for the agreement he made with WWE.
As time progresses and potential legal developments occur, Young may be able to share more about his experiences within a few months. Until then, fans and wrestling enthusiasts will have to wait for further updates on this intriguing situation.