Last week, former WWE Tag Team Champion Justin Gabriel quit WWE after more than a half-decade with the company. It was a surprising news based on its timing, but one that was not all that unexpected by many within the company.

According to a new report from PWInsider, his departure boils down to his frustrations with booking.

The outlet claims he grew upset with not being utilized on television, only appearing on shows like “Main Event,” “Superstars” and “NXT.” Because of such, he realized there were no long-term plans for his character, and he requested his release.

However, it was said there was much shuffling going on with the Royal Rumble match this past Sunday, and he was eventually pulled from it. It is believed this was the last straw of a sort for him, which led to him picking up and leaving.

Barely after quitting, Gabriel had signed on with Pro Wrestling Syndicate, one of the northeast’s largest independent companies. He will be wrestling under the name “PJ Black” from hereon out, and is advertised for a “Suicidal Six-Way” match at its upcoming show this Saturday.

Editor’s Note

Seems fairly obvious as to why he quit. No long-term plans, then get out and make some money in the indies. It makes sense.


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