Ryan Callahan, a former SmackDown lead writer, recently disclosed on his LinkedIn page that his tenure at WWE concluded last year. He expressed appreciation to WWE for the opportunities he had during his time there.
Earlier reports establish that despite his exceptional talent, Callahan grappled with issues concerning interpersonal relations and criticism over Jennifer Pepperman’s exit, an upheaval that some attribute to Mercedes Mone’s transfer to AEW.
In his message, Callahan stated, “Hope everyone is having a delightful new year. For those unaware, I concluded my journey with WWE last year. I am thankful for the experiences, connections made, and stories we shared. Recently, I’ve been focusing on freelance work and some personal projects that I’ve been putting off, which have been incredibly rewarding. If anyone in the broader NYC area requires services in writing, directing, producing, development, or needs sarcastic remarks or blu-ray advice, I am accessible.”
Meanwhile, on the “Gabby AF” podcast, Tyler Breeze expressed his discomfort with being away from the TV screen for an extended period and his aspiration to make a comeback to wrestling.
Released from WWE in 2021, Breeze has since then been a part of independent wrestling promotions like GCW and Prestige.
Breeze remarked, “Keen on being involved? Definitely. I’ll state this, the plan was never to step back for this long. It was a mix of circumstances. Post my release, I was rehired almost immediately and got busy with other tasks. I have continued wrestling sporadically. You just haven’t spotted me in any major companies because I’ve been preoccupied with other activities. Plus, there was a phase where I relished the leisurely pace of making breakfast and hanging out with my dogs. Everyone needs a downtime like that, and I cherished mines. As for story lines, I’m flexible. Should a company hire me and I agree to the contract and the weekly pay, I’m open to any role. I might have inputs, but ultimately, it’s up to the company. If it doesn’t work, I should refuse to sign the contract and return the funds. So, I’m not overly fussy about the narrative. My abilities are well-known at this point and if that’s what a company needs, great. Do I still enjoy the wrestling part of it? Absolutely, 100 percent. I still compete here at the school as I enjoy the wrestling and am physically able. I’m not contemplating quitting yet. I would love to continue. I would be happy to do this full time. It would only depend if a company wants me to do it full time.”