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Eddie Hall reveals why he never joined WWE despite interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Eddie Hall reveals why he never joined WWE despite interest

Summary

Eddie Hall, the former World’s Strongest Man, disclosed that he has had discussions with WWE about possibly joining the promotion. However, he indicated that financial terms were not favorable. Hall mentioned that he has been able to earn more through other opportunities, suggesting that WWE's pay scale is not adequate for some newcomers, especially those from the UK. He also expressed willingness to fight Brock Lesnar in an MMA setting, emphasizing that everything has a price. WWE has a history of recruiting athletes from diverse backgrounds, as seen with figures like Logan Paul.

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By the Numbers

•Eddie Hall had talks with WWE about joining but found financial terms lacking.
•Hall believes he can earn more outside of WWE.
•He expressed interest in fighting Brock Lesnar in MMA.
•WWE historically recruits high-profile athletes from various backgrounds.
•Logan Paul has successfully integrated into WWE as a celebrity wrestler.

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall explains why he never joined WWE despite talks

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WWE are no stranger to bringing in high-profile names from other sports or the celebrity world. We have seen Logan Paul, who made his name as a YouTuber, cement himself as a key member of the roster over the last several years.
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