As noted, Luke Harper announced that he requested his release from WWE, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be granted.
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Harper’s contract is up in November. It was noted that WWE could theoretically hold him for six months after that by freezing his contract for the amount of time that he was out with his recent injury, although it is unlikely.
Last summer Harper elected to undergo surgery on his wrist after Rowan suffered a torn right bicep. This was after the two were repackaged as The Bludgeon Brothers. Harper was cleared for action back in February but has been used sparingly. He competed against Dominik Dijakovic at WrestleMania Axxess and was a participant in this year’s Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
As far as what would be next for Harper if he is released, Meltzer stated it is a possibility that he ends up in All Elite Wrestling. One of his closest friends is Chris Harrington, who is now AEW’s Vice President of Business Strategy.
Harper became a pro wrestler in 2003, working as Brodie Lee. He made a name for himself in places like Chikara, Squared Circle Wrestling, All Jersey Pro Wrestling, Dragon Gate and Ring of Honor. While he gained recognition as a singles competitor, Harper has been best known in recent years as one of the members of The Wyatt Family.
Several WWE stars responded to Harper’s release request, as seen below:
A good dude with a good heart. Even thought you tried to blind me that one time in developmental you’ve always got a friend in me (no Toy Story) pic.twitter.com/Q8tmOAJcpm
— Austin Creed (@XavierWoodsPhD) April 17, 2019
Thank you Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke. Luke.
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) April 16, 2019
Thank YOU!!! You’ll be missed!!!! ????
— MELLA I$ MONEY (@CarmellaWWE) April 17, 2019
You’re so goddamn talented, and the coolest dude. All the best. https://t.co/qxjKzJviLC
— Devil’s Blood (@WWEAleister) April 16, 2019
Always battling, and always fighting for the good guys! Thanks for all the hard work, brother! ????????????
— Nic Nemeth (@HEELZiggler) April 17, 2019
Thanks for saving my neck that one time. You’re an incredible person. All the best my dude.
— ALI / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) April 17, 2019
Much love dude.
See you at McDinton’s.— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) April 16, 2019
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