Shane Haste Reveals That He’s A Technically A Free Agent, Talks TMDK

Shane Haste is a free agent.

Shane Haste has revealed he’s a free agent.

Shane Haste, formerly known as Shane Thorne, was released from WWE back in the fall of 2021. Since then, Haste has appeared for companies such as New Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Guerilla. Before being released by WWE, Thorne was seen frequently on Raw and SmackDown as Slapjack in the Retribution faction. 

In a new interview with Fightful, Haste commented on his current status in the business.

“I’m a free agent. Just doing [by show things]. I’m only contracted to my fiancé. That’s it. Whatever happens, happens. That’s the thing with me. I know there was a talk we’d had when we first joined NXT and WWE and bringing the team name there, we didn’t want to do it. We’ve got other guys in Japan, Harley Jackson, we got other guys all around Australia with Slex and he’s doing NOAH stuff, too. That was the point of the TMDK name was to have that independence and go forth and do what you can do. So if WWE owned that, I think it would ruin the legacy that we have with that, if that makes any sense.”

Haste is in action at NJPW Strong on August 21 in LA. Earlier this year, Haste talked about his time with WWE and how it became comical at one point. To learn more, click here.

Elsewhere in our exclusive interview, Haste talked about working with recently released NXT UK stars. Click here to learn more.

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