Lance Anoa’i Says Injuries Cost Him In WWE, ‘It Cost The Company More Than I Was Making Them’

Lance Anoa’i was signed by WWE in the summer of 2024, but unfortunately never competed in a match due to various injuries. He was eventually released by the promotion in October 24.

Speaking to MuscleMan Malcolm, Lance explained what went wrong in his WWE tenure.

“It was releasing me from my contract,” Lance confirmed. “I had another two years on my contract. I forget the day I found out because from that moment on, it was back to the grind. I was blessed to be there, I was happy to be there, I learned a lot. Unfortunately, injuries weren’t on my side, so it killed me. Do I think it was a missed opportunity at WWE? Yeah, I do. I also think it was a blessing.” 

Lance said that he was excited to get back in the ring and get to work after not wrestling in so long.

Asked about the reported criticism of Lance at the Performance Center, Lance said, “The injuries are what cost me everything. It cost the company more money than what I was making them. I was one of the older ones there. First, I had a sports hernia in my first week at the PC. I got hurt in the Performance Center. It was something real dumb and maybe it was God telling me, ‘Maybe not yet.’ Got cleared for three weeks, and then tore my shoulder right after that. Got cleared end of September, released in October. There was no criticism. Everyone was rooting for me to come back and be ready. Unfortunately, things happen.”

Lance is back on the independent scene, competing for PWJ and TCW.

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