Heath Slater was released from WWE back in April of 2020 but it wasn’t long before the promotion had second thoughts about letting him go.
Slater’s release ended his 14-year tenure under contract but he would make a one-off return in July to challenge 3MB alum and then-WWE Champion Drew McIntyre.
On a recent edition of the “Rewind, Recap, Relive” podcast, Slater spoke about his one-off return and how WWE was eager to have him back under contract. He said,
“What was crazy is after I left I got a phone call from TR [talent relations] and they were offering me a deal again. I told them no, of course, but it was just one of those things. They were like, ‘Yeah, man, it was a great performance. Everyone was impressed. We were wondering if you could come back.’”
Instead of returning, Slater would sign with Impact Wrestling. In October of this year, it was reported that the former Impact World Tag Champion was no longer under contract.
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Heath Slater, a former WWE wrestler, made headlines in 2020 when he was released from the promotion but then brought back for a one-off return. In a recent podcast interview, Slater revealed that WWE had offered him a new contract after his release, but he declined the offer.
Slater had been with WWE for 14 years before his release in April 2020. However, just a few months later in July, he made a surprise appearance to challenge Drew McIntyre, his former 3MB teammate and the then-WWE Champion. This return was met with positive feedback, and WWE expressed their interest in having Slater back under contract.
In the “Rewind, Recap, Relive” podcast, Slater shared his experience, saying, “What was crazy is after I left I got a phone call from talent relations and they were offering me a deal again. I told them no, of course, but it was just one of those things. They were like, ‘Yeah, man, it was a great performance. Everyone was impressed. We were wondering if you could come back.'”
Despite WWE’s interest, Slater decided not to return to the promotion and instead signed with Impact Wrestling. However, his tenure with Impact Wrestling was short-lived as it was reported in October 2021 that he was no longer under contract with the company.
Heath Slater’s journey in the wrestling industry has been filled with ups and downs. From his long tenure with WWE to his release and subsequent return, he has experienced the unpredictable nature of the business. While it remains to be seen what the future holds for Slater, fans can keep up with all the latest wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow their Twitter and Facebook pages for updates.
Overall, Slater’s story serves as a reminder of the ever-changing landscape of professional wrestling and the opportunities that can arise even after being released from a major promotion like WWE.