The former WWE star is rumored for TNA Bound for Glory 2026 Sheamus should have worked the promotion’s biggest event of the year, it is possible to answer Moose’s open challenge. Max Custer ended up filling the show slotand more details about Sheamus’ TNA status, or lack thereof, have come to light.
False ending it was initially reported that Sheamus, now going to Stephen Farrell, was the “top name” considered to face Moose. According to PWInsider Elite On Tuesday, however, Sheamus, working at Bound for Glory, was never blocked. The idea was rejected by TNA, but PWIE reported that the appearance was never considered by Sheamus.
PWIE reported that Sheamus is taking time off after leaving WWE and is in no rush to return to the ring. In recent weeks, after the star officially became a free agent, however, there were reports of the star joining AEW. A previous report stated that some I’d love to see Sheamus in the locker room join the company. PWIE’s report on Tuesday said there was no indication there was any discussion between the two sides, at least as of now.
Fightful Select also clarified details on Sheamus’ Bound for Glory status. The report states that TNA did reach out to the former WWE star for the event, but Sheamus did not commit to the booking and Custer was not “selected” over the Celtic Warrior.
Custer’s appearance at Bound for Glory, losing to Moose, would be his last for TNA, thanks to an unconfirmed line in his rap during his entrance. TNA will cut ties with the former AEW starand Custer responded to the situation on social networks shortly after.