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Lacey Evans was a major heel in WWE during her time with the company. Her on-screen persona borrowed heavily from Sgt. Slaughter, a move that did not sit well with the WWE legend.
During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter revealed that WWE offered him a role as manager for former WWE Superstar Lacey Evans. Slaughter rejected the offer, calling it a “slap in the face.”
“They wanted me to come in and manage her, but I saw the contract and I said, ‘This is a slap in the face. I should be given a billion-dollar contract just for what I did for your company. But then you send me a contract that I wouldn’t have wiped my butt with it if I was that kind of guy.’ As a professional, I just called and said, ‘I’m not interested, but if you want to come up with a little bit more money that would allow me to retire from this business, then I’ll think about coming back. But until then, I’m not coming back.’”
Regarding Lacey Evans using the Cobra Clutch as her finisher, Sgt. Slaughter stated that he did not approve.
“So that’s when I put my foot down and said [to WWE], ‘Hey, I own that move. I don’t want you to use it anymore.’ I didn’t mean to be mean or hurt her, I just said, ‘That’s not what the Cobra Clutch is supposed to be. It’s supposed to be the end of it. That’s the end of the story.’ Just like ‘Hey D-Von; get the tables.’ That’s the end of the story.”
Lacey Evans ultimately left WWE last year. She now has multiple sources of revenue, including a construction company with her husband and premium content behind a paywall.
It remains to be seen if Lacey Evans will return to the ring. She hasn’t ruled out the possibility, but for now, her future in wrestling is uncertain. Sgt. Slaughter is unlikely to be involved with her if she does return.
What’s your take on Lacey Evans leaving WWE? Do you think a partnership with Sgt. Slaughter would have been good? Let us know what you think in the comments section!
