Dolph Ziggler Reveals Surprise About His Shocking WWE Return
Dolph Ziggler made a triumphant return to WWE, despite it being only for one night.
Ziggler appeared on the November 17 edition of RAW as Solo Sikoa’s mystery opponent in the ‘Last Time Is Now’ tournament first-round match.
The 45-year-old superstar was released in 2023, marking the end of his 19-year stint with the promotion.
Since then, he has been signed with TNA while also making occasional appearances in the independent circuit.
Dolph Ziggler is a former two-time WWE World Champion and has won other titles, including the United States Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, the Tag Team Championship, and the NXT Championship.
He also won the 2012 Money in the Bank contract, which led to one of the most prolific cash-ins of all time, when he defeated Alberto Del Rio on the RAW after WrestleMania 29 to win the world title for a second time.
Dolph Ziggler Reveals Surprise Details About WWE Return
Real name Nic Nemeth, Dolph Ziggler discussed the behind-the-scenes details of his recent RAW appearance while speaking on the Busted Open Podcast.
When asked the duration for which he knew that he would participate in the tournament, he revealed that the plan had been in motion for a couple of weeks.
Two, three weeks, perhaps. There is a handful of surprises and big moments that everybody remembers. I didn’t tell my parents. I told my brother. ‘If anybody finds out, I’ll know you told them because I told nobody else.’
He also revealed that he was in a group chat with other wrestlers, but was forced to keep it a secret from them.
I’m in a group chat with Bobby Roode, Zack Ryder, and Brian Myers. I didn’t say anything. Me and Zack didn’t say anything. He said nothing.
He was also asked the question about making a potential WWE appearance while being in front of the media.
A couple interviews at The Big Event, they were like, ‘Are you wrestling on Monday at the Garden?’ ‘Pshhh, I wish. That would be cool. Cena’s last Raw.’ [H/T: WrestlingNews.co]