A high-ranking WWE official tried to convince TKO to keep Sheamus on the roster

'The Celtic Warrior' will leave the company after not accepting a contract renewal with restructured conditions

It is believed that Sheamus would sign with AEW if the right opportunity arose

Sheamus
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Antonio Rubio
Antonio Rubio
Published 07/09/2026

Sheamus will leave WWE once his contract comes to an end. According to Fightful Select, "The Celtic Warrior" rejected the renewal offer presented by the company. The report stated that this new agreement had restructured conditions with which the wrestler did not agree.

Due to the proximity of the expiration date of his contract, WWE decided to wait for it to end naturally and thus not dismiss the Irishman. However, there were high-ranking officials in the company who did not agree with his departure. This was explained in a recent report by WrestleVotes on Fightful Select.

"WrestleVotes has learned that a high-ranking official from WWE's offices, whose identity has not been revealed, intervened with TKO to defend Sheamus' continuity within the company. According to sources, this person highlighted the value that Sheamus brings to WWE beyond his contributions in the ring, emphasizing his importance for the company in different areas," the media wrote.

With his imminent departure, Sheamus is already considering his options for his post-WWE stage. Many fans hope to see him in All Elite Wrestling. An idea that the Irishman could seriously consider. "A person close to the wrestler believes that Sheamus would view the possibility of competing in AEW favorably, even if temporarily, if the right opportunity arose," the media wrote on the matter.

At the moment, the exact date when Sheamus' contract with WWE will officially expire is unknown, although it seems to be a matter of days or weeks. For now, the company has already moved the wrestler's profile to its Alumni section, an indication that the decision not to include him is final.