Sheamus Rejects WWE Extension, Set to Depart After 20 Years

Veteran WWE superstar Sheamus is set to depart the company after nearly two decades, with multiple reports indicating he rejected a contract extension and will leave when his current deal expires. The 48-year-old Irish wrestler, whose real name is Stephen Farrelly, has not appeared on WWE programming since November 2025 due to a shoulder injury.

According to the reports, WWE offered Sheamus a restructured contract extension, which he turned down. The company has not made an official announcement regarding his departure. His exit appears imminent, as his contract is due to expire soon. In a move that fueled speculation, Sheamus changed his social media handles to his real name and removed WWE-related content from his profiles in December 2025 following shoulder surgery.

Sheamus last competed on the November 17, 2025, episode of Monday Night Raw, teaming with John Cena and Rey Mysterio to defeat the faction The Judgment Day. The shoulder injury he suffered subsequently forced his withdrawal from a planned tournament.

Sheamus signed with WWE in 2006 after beginning his career in Ireland. He debuted on the main roster in 2009 and quickly rose to prominence, defeating John Cena for...