For several weeks, it has been known by all fans that Bobby Lashley‘s contract with WWE expired this month, and he had no intention of staying with the company. As the days went by, more details were given about it, and the last thing that was known was that the contract expired last weekend.
Soon, the news of his departure was confirmed. WWE has made Bobby Lashley’s departure from the company official by moving his roster profile from its website to the ‘Alumni’ section along with the rest of WWE’s former superstars. Bobby Lashley ended his second stint in WWE after seven years. During this time, he has won the WWE Championship twice, the Intercontinental Championship once, and the United States Championship three different times.
It remains to be seen what his next chapter as a fighter will be. But is it actually time for his next chapter in a different promotion? It seems like Lashley is still a part of the WWE, at least as per Hulu and their recent poster for the show Family Feud. One, where Bobby Lashley is shown as a current WWE superstar who would be a part of the show.
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It is not uncommon for WWE superstars to appear as guests on other TV shows. So it was no surprise when Family Feud announced an episode that would feature WWE men going against WWE women. The women’s team consists of Michin, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Zelina Vega, and Sonya Deville. While the men’s team consists of The Street Profits, LA Knight, Austin Theory, and Bobby Lashley!
The men of WWE will face-off against the women of WWE on tomorrow nights Celebrity Family Feud.
WWE men: Bobby Lashley, Angelo Dawkins, Montez Ford, Theory, LA Knight
WWE women: Mia Yim, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, Zelina Vega, Sonya Deville pic.twitter.com/SWjSHGe42f
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) August 19, 2024
But how is Lashley a part of the show as a WWE superstar despite him not being a part of the active roster anymore? Is it possible that he has been made a part of the WWE team that only does guest visits? Well, this poster surely caught a lot of attention from fans. So, it took no time before they shared their reactions to it in the comments.
The WWE Universe shares their disbelief
Well, the true answer to the question is that the episode was shot back when Lashley was still a part of the WWE roster. However, now that he is no longer there, it would surely make an awkward viewing for the audience. In fact, many are already finding it to be awkward for the WWE and the superstar. So much so that fans couldn’t help but share their amusement.
Bobby Lashley.. that’s awkward
— alex 🏹 (@aCNZ0) August 19, 2024
Bobby Lashley 😂
— Cory (@Cory_Hays407) August 19, 2024
One user was quick to identify that the reason Lashley is a part of the episode is that it must’ve been shot a while ago. A common practice in the television industry. And this episode might’ve been shot a month ago since Theory is holding the blue tag team title.
Wow Bobby Lashley aired this before he left this will be awkward now to see this on tv
— Red Carpet Ring (@redcarpetring) August 19, 2024
However, some users were still shocked to find Lashley as a part of the show. Maybe it was a glitch in the Matrix that made it happen, right?
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Wait Bobby Lashley still there?
— Vikram Nayak (@AgentSarja) August 19, 2024
Wait I thought Bobby was out lol
— The Random Recruiter (@randomrecruiter) August 19, 2024
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At the moment, it is unknown what Lashley’s next destination will be. Rumors point to an interest of the wrestler to work for other companies, such as All Elite Wrestling. There he could meet with MVP, who is also ending his contract with the company. Lashley has also stated his interest in competing in other contact sports, such as boxing, so his range of options is quite wide. What do you think? What’s next for Lashley? Let us know in the comments.
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