WWE star Shelton Benjamin signs new multi-year deal with company despite lack of TV airtime
WWE star Shelton Benjamin has revealed that he has signed a new multi-year deal with the company despite his current lack of TV time.
The 44-year-old became a United States, Intercontinental, and Tag Team champion during his first stint under Vince McMahon, but he hasn't enjoyed the same success since his return in 2017.
In fact, the Gold Standard's last win on the main roster came over Daniel Bryan with the assistance of The Miz back in October 2018.
Benjamin shared his frustrations at his current position within WWE during an appearance on the latest episode of Lilian Garcia's Chasing Glory podcast.
He said: "Yeah, I just re-signed another multi-year deal, so I'm still gonna be here for a little while.
“I always like to put my best foot forward. I like to be in the mix, I like to be producing, I like to inspire people.
"So, when you contacted me and wanted to do this interview, my first thought was like I don't even know what I would talk about because right now, I'm not doing anything.
"I'm not doing anything that's fulfilling to me. I'm here every week, I'm ready to go. For me, it's like, when I watch shows like this - I mean the show's called Chasing Glory - people are chasing something.
"Right now, I don't feel like I'm even in the hunt. Not that I don't want to be, but I'm not. That frustrates me on a very personal level."
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Benjamin became the latest star to resign with WWE following new contracts awarded to the New Day, Paige, and Randy Orton in recent months.
It is yet to be revealed how long the Monday Night RAW wrestler has committed to, but many of his peers have been penning five-year deals.
Legend Killer Orton settled his future following rumours he would jump ship to AEW, while former SmacDown General Manager Paige also agreed to stay with WWE.