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Former WWE Champion Nearly Left Company Early

Former WWE Champion Nearly Left Company Early

Summary

Nic Nemeth, known as Dolph Ziggler, surprised wrestling fans when he left WWE in 2023 after nearly 20 years. He revealed that he considered leaving even earlier, specifically before a SummerSlam 2019 match against Goldberg. Nemeth has since found success in other wrestling promotions.

Key Facts

  • Dolph Ziggler, real name Nic Nemeth, left WWE in 2023 after nearly 20 years.
  • During his time in WWE, he won many titles, including the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships.
  • Nemeth almost left WWE before a 2019 match against Goldberg because he felt his role was insignificant.
  • He expressed dissatisfaction with being used as a simple opponent for Goldberg's moves.
  • After WWE, Nemeth became successful in other wrestling promotions like New Japan Pro-Wrestling and TNA.
  • He won the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship and TNA World Championship.
  • He is currently part of the TNA roster with his brother, Ryan Nemeth.

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