Eric Young granted release from TNA, expected to rejoin WWE
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Eric Young has officially been released from TNA Wrestling after clarifying his contract status. Following his departure from WWE in 2023, sources suggest he is likely to return to WWE in a player/coach role in NXT, potentially starting in September. Young, a two-time TNA World Champion, had previously been with WWE from 2016 to 2020 and briefly returned in 2022 before leaving again. The ongoing relationship with Paul Levesque may facilitate this transition to WWE.
- •Young granted his release from TNA Wrestling on July 2, 2026.
- •He is expected to return to WWE and work in NXT.
- •Young previously held a contract with TNA, clarifying status amidst release rumors.
- •He had two prior stints with WWE, from 2016-2020 and 2022-2023.
- •Role in WWE may resemble that of Shawn Spears, focusing on player-coaching.
- 4:32 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Update On Eric Young's Expected WWE Role After TNA Exit
"Eric Young was granted his release from TNA Wrestling and is expected to return to WWE. He signed with WWE in 2022, but was granted his release in 2023.
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