There is a lot of speculation right now about a former WWE star possibly returning to the company.
East Coast Pro Wrestling (ECPW), a promotion out of Nova Scotia, posted on social media about Rowan pulling out of their Coal Town Carnage event next weekend because of “new contractual obligations.” Additionally, the promotion stated that Rowan canceled several other bookings as well.
The promotion wrote on Facebook:
We have just received word this evening from Erick Rowan that unfortunately he will not be able to make his scheduled appearance next week at Coal Town Carnage.
Erick stated that new contractual obligations are preventing him from making several dates including ours.
This is the first time in ECPW history that one of our scheduled stars cancelled and it is out of our control.
With that being said, the show will still feature Former WWE Superstar Brian Kendrick, the debut of Vanessa Kraven plus all of the superstars or East Coast Pro Wrestling.
Three title matches, a New Waterford Rumble and much more goes down next Saturday at The New Waterford & District Community Center.
Please message the ECPW FB Page if further information is required.
WWE was not specifically mentioned but typically, when someone pulls out of independent shows for “contractual” reasons, it’s usually a sign that they are WWE-bound. In the past, WWE has told talent to keep quiet if they get signed because the company wants to break the news. In this case, this may have to do with Rowan being involved in plans to bring back the Uncle Howdy character that is played by Bo Dallas.
WWE dropped the first tease for Uncle Howdy’s return at the end of the credits for the Bray Wyatt documentary along with hints on their weekly TV shows.
