Did Corey Graves Quit WWE?
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After months of speculation, it appears that Corey Graves has finally quit WWE. We break down what this means for the company moving forward.
Introduction
On March 20, 2020, Corey Graves announced on his Twitter account that he was taking an “indefinite leave of absence” from WWE. He did not give a reason for his departure, but said that he needed “time to heal” and thanked WWE for understanding his decision. This announcement came after several weeks of rumors that Graves was quitting WWE, as well as comments he made on social media that appeared to be critical of the company.
Graves had been with WWE since 2011, first as a commentator on NXT and then as a main commentator on Raw and SmackDown. He was widely considered to be one of the best commentators in WWE, and his departure is a big loss for the company.
Corey Graves’ Departure
Late last night, the WWE Universe was sent into a frenzy when a series of tweets from Corey Graves seemed to indicate that he had quit WWE. The tweets have since been deleted, but the damage was done. The internet is still ablaze with rumors and speculation about what could have happened. Let’s take a look at what we know so far.
Why Did Corey Graves Leave?
There are many possible explanations for why Corey Graves might have left WWE. One possibility is that he was simply ready to move on to other things. Another possibility is that he was unhappy with his current position in WWE and felt that he needed to leave in order to further his career. It’s also possible that Graves had some personal issues that led him to leave WWE.
What Happened Between Corey Graves and WWE?
On March 17th, 2020, Corey Graves announced that he was taking an indefinite break from WWE due to “unforeseen personal circumstances.” However, many fans speculated that the real reason for Graves’ departure was due to backstage tensions between himself and WWE officials.
This speculation was further fueled when, on April 6th, 2020, it was reported by Wrestling Observer Radio that Corey Graves had been fired from WWE. However, these reports have not been confirmed by WWE.
It is currently unknown when or if Corey Graves will return to WWE.
Conclusion
Based on the tweets from Corey Graves, it seems that he has indeed quit WWE. It’s unclear why he decided to leave, but it’s possible that he was unhappy with his role in the company. It’s also possible that WWE asked him to take a pay cut, which led to his decision to quit. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that Graves is no longer a part of WWE.
