The Grizzled Young Veterans, a duo that was once part of WWE’s NXT UK brand, has seen their career take a different turn in recent times. After the NXT UK brand was shut down, the duo made their way to NXT, but unfortunately, things didn’t quite pan out as they had hoped. Despite being a part of Joe Gacy’s Schism stable and rebranding as the Dyad, the duo eventually requested their releases from the company.
Shawn Michaels, the producer of NXT, addressed the duo’s request during a press conference for NXT Battleground, expressing his desire to help all talents grow and succeed in the company. He mentioned that as long as the Dyad was willing to work and put in the effort, he was willing to utilize their talents. Michaels also revealed that he had initially wanted the Grizzled Young Veterans to join WWE, hoping that they could find success within the company.
Despite Michaels’ reluctance to grant their release requests, the Dyad has indicated that they do not plan on sticking around. As a result, it seems that the Schism faction may be losing some of its members in the near future. Only time will tell what the Dyad’s next move will be, as they would be walking away from a promising opportunity with WWE.
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The story of the Grizzled Young Veterans serves as a reminder that WWE, while being a great home for many pro wrestlers, may not be the best fit for everyone. The company’s unique culture and style can be challenging for some talents to adapt to, leading to friction and eventually, a desire to move on.
In the end, it will be interesting to see how this plays out for the Dyad, as well as the future of the Schism faction. Will they find success outside of WWE, or will they eventually return to the company? Only time will tell.
