Rumors surrounding Dolph Ziggler's WWE career hint that "The Natural" might have to go away from the squared ring for a little bit.
Amidst strong rumors doing rounds hinting that Dolph Ziggler may leave the WWE when his contract came up in a few months, "The Showoff" revealed that he has not yet re-signed with the company and is still considering his options, according to reports on SB Nation.
"I'm thinking about it right now. I had a request for an upcoming contract that would end a few months from now, maybe two or three months from now, and they requested back what they would like, I countered another offer and we're waiting to finalize some things," Ziggler told told Chad Dukes Versus The World on 106.7 The Fan in Washington DC.
"I love WWE and I can't picture myself wrestling somewhere else but it's also becoming now where that Wednesday and Thursday, I can't just do that and get some outside live events for comedy and different movie and television options, which would only be to promote myself as a WWE superstar, to make myself a bigger star so I can advance more in WWE,
"So if I can't find that happy medium, I might have to go away for a little bit. What I wanna do is make myself a bigger asset to WWE. If it involves leaving, that would crush me but it might," he added.
Ziggler even opened up about the speculation hinting that he would be leaving because of things like title runs and pushes.
"If you're thinking about resigning a contract in a business you love, do not Google people's comments about it. Demanding a push, demanding world titles, demanding things, what I demand is to be challenged in the ring every week and when I do it, I do it better than anyone else," Ziggler said.
"You can debate that you don't like the way I sell, you don't like the way I talk, you don't like the way I dress, you don't like my name, but here's the deal: somehow the 5'11" guy with the funny name and funny trunks has outlasted everybody else in 11 years here and hasn't gone away. Even when I had a concussion I was backstage filming, from my house with my concussion and being on the app at that point.
He continued, "I've never been out and very fortunate with any injuries, being injury prone or anything. I've sat out less than anyone I can think of in 10 years."
During an interview with the Boston Herald, the two-time former World Heavyweight Champion said, "I mean, it feels like I started here, I should end my career in the WWE. I feel like they like having me around and I love working here, so it would be really hard to walk away."
WWE, without a doubt would love to have him around, however it looks like he will never be booked as the centerpiece of the promotion. Though there are chances that Vince McMahon may eventually change his mind, but for now there's enough evidence to the contrary to make a safe assumption.
Nevertheless, the World Wrestling Entertainment provides a steady paycheck, stability as well as some of the best talent in the world along with continued exposure while Ziggler attempts to get his standup comedy career off the ground.
