Castagnoli Deflects Speculation on Sheamus’ Next Move
AEW star Claudio Castagnoli is shutting down the rumor mill regarding the future of his former tag team partner, Sheamus. Castagnoli, however, insists that the choice belongs entirely to the man himself.
A Partnership Forged in WWE History
The two performers, who famously captured the WWE Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships as “The Bar,” remain close friends. During a recent interview with the Daily Star, Castagnoli addressed the persistent gossip surrounding Stephen Farrelly—better known as Sheamus—while maintaining a respectful distance.
“I mean, I feel that’s not for me to talk about,” Castagnoli told the Daily Star. “I feel that is for him to talk about when he’s ready for it. I’ve stayed friends with him throughout. Of course, I would like to see my friends on a more regular basis, but I feel I’m going to get that question a lot, but I do feel that is his to answer when he’s ready for it.”
Unrestricted Free Agency for the Former Champion
The former world champion marked the end of his tenure with a formal farewell message to the WWE Universe. As of today, he has not confirmed his next professional destination, leaving him as an unrestricted free agent.
Training Together, Planning for Life Beyond the Ring
Castagnoli revealed that the two continue to train together, even joking about a career change that would take them far from the squared circle.
“What I can say is that me and him have been doing a lot of training together, a lot of further education if you will, and we’re kind of thinking about the future,” Castagnoli said. “What we eventually would really like to do is we want to get our refereeing degree and then become the VAR.”
Quick Facts: The Road Ahead
- Current Status: Sheamus (Stephen Farrelly) is currently an unrestricted free agent following his departure from WWE.
- Public Statement: The wrestler issued a formal farewell to the WWE Universe upon his exit, though he has remained quiet regarding specific future plans.
- Relationship: Claudio Castagnoli and Sheamus maintain a close personal friendship, originating from their time as the tag team "The Bar," a partnership that saw them capture multiple championships within WWE.
- Source Attribution: Quotes provided by the Daily Star (h/t 411mania.com).
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