Shelton Benjamin Says He’s Still Weighing His Options As A Free Agent

Shelton Benjamin comments on WWE release. 

Shelton Benjamin was part of the handful of WWE releases in September 2023, and became a free agent in December 2023 when his 90-day non-compete clause expired. While many released wrestlers have starting popping up in other promotions, Benjamin has been biding his time. 

“To be honest, I don’t know,” Shelton told Kurt Angle on the Kurt Angle Show when asked what’s next for him. “I’m still weighing options. I’ve had a knock on my door here and there. I have no commitments, nothing major to announce aside from a few indie dates and a lot of autograph sessions. I’ve been taking my time on deciding what I want to do next. I am at a point in my career where I want to have fun. If it’s not worth it, I want to have fun and make money, if it’s not worth it, I just don’t want to do it. I’m not trying to build a name, I have a name, but I want to be where I’m appreciated and featured and can have some fun. I’ve never had the superstar complex where, ‘I have to do this.’ No, January 10 marked 24 years in the business for me and I’ve been extremely fortunate with injuries and family life that I can still go out and tear it up with the best of them. I’m just not sure where that’s going to be at this point. I’m taking temperatures all over the place.”

Benjamin has been announced for Starrcast in Australia. 

Fans can keep up with Benjamin and his upcoming ventures, which includes his new Twitch channel, by clicking here. 

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