Bengaluru, June 3: Rob Gronkowski who was supposed to be a special attraction for the WWE Universe throughout his contract, appeared to be a Haley's Comet. After a couple of appearances on TV shows, he will now be officially called an ex-WWE star. His deal with the Vince McMahon owned promotion, doesn’t exist anymore as he wants to resume NFL career.
As seen on this week's episode of Monday Night Raw, Gronk lost the WWE 24/7 Championship to R-Truth in his own backyard. He had held the title since pinning good friend from WWE, Mojo Rawley during night two of WrestleMania 36 this past April. Gronk was also the host of the show of shows, this year.
WrestlingINC.com reports that Rob Gronkowski had a 'release clause' in his WWE contract that he exercised as he is returning to the NFL to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this upcoming season. It is believed that Gronkowski will still make some appearances for the WWE, but he won't be seen wrestling for them.