Eddie Hall reveals why WWE talks broke down despite strongman's childhood dream

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Eddie Hall once dreamed of becoming a pro-wrestler but has revealed why he didn't make it to the WWE.

WWEThe Beast – who won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2017 – voiced an interest in joining Vince McMahon’s company the following year, and he has now explained why he decided against a career in the ring.: ‘There was a bit of interest in WWE. I’ve got friends that are in the WWE and I’ve got friends that have been in the WWE.

The 34-year-old strongman admitted the intense travel schedule was a deal breaker, and the finances wouldn’t have been enough to tempt him away from his family.‘Those guys are on the road 48 weeks of the year doing three or four shows a week, and the money – unless you’re a top tier wrestler, the money isn’t that great if I’m being honest,’ he said.

‘You know, 48 weeks on the road, that’s hell on earth as a father and husband. You’re putting your family at risk, in my opinion. So that’s why I never pursued it, really.’ ‘I remember getting on that plane to go back to america and just as it was taking off, I put my head in my hands and was lie, “What the f**k am I doing with myself?” It was one of the toughest times of my life…

 

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