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Johnny Gargano sounded like he was saying goodbye to NXT/WWE fans after NXT War Games (Video)

Written by Doug Rush

Johnny Gargano sounded like he was saying goodbye to NXT/WWE fans after NXT War Games (Video)

The contract status of Johnny Gargano with the WWE and NXT seemed uncertain. But after Sunday night, we may have seen the end of his tenure with the company.

Gargano signed a one-week extension to stay with the promotion because he wanted to compete at NXT War Games on Sunday, which he did.

After the show, Gargano spoke to the live crowd and sure sounded like someone who is saying goodbye to everyone.

The 34-year-old is expected to address his future with NXT and WWE on Tuesday night, when NXT 2.0 is aired on the USA Network.

One other hint that Gargano dropped was his social media post earlier in the day.

The rumor mill has Gargano leaving for AEW like several other former NXT stars have done; Aleister Black (now Malaki Black), Andrade, Ruby Soho (Ruby Riott) and the most recent ones; Adam Cole and Bobby Fish.

Kyle O’Reilly could be headed there too, as could Kevin Owens, and Gargano may be following suit too.

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About the author

Doug Rush

Doug Rush is entering his 18th season as a writer. His career dates back to when he was with The Asbury Park Press covering high school football, The Harlem Globetrotters and The Lakewood Blueclaws.


In 2009, he joined Bleacher Report, covering the New York Yankees and New York Giants, amassing over 2 million reader views.


After 2013, he left B/R to join Sports Media 101 to cover the Yankees and Giants. While with Sports Media 101, Rush was named to the Pro Football Writers Association of America. He was there until July of 2016.

In January of 2018, Rush joined USA Today as part of the Giants Wire staff to cover the Giants. He is still currently with them, as he does weekly analysis for them during the season.


In September of 2021, Rush joined Pro Sports Extra, where he will be covering MLB, the NFL, NBA, WWE and AEW.


Doug is from Toms River, New Jersey where he has two children, Carson and Peyton.