We've known for some time that WWE doesn't view Cesaro as a top star in the company, hence why he's always been slotted into tag teams or held midcard championships. Fans have expressed a desire to see him become WWE Champion time and time again, but Vince McMahon hasn't listened, and the Swiss Superman was clearly never going to be allowed to break through the glass ceiling.
Now, it's been confirmed, via PWInsider.com and Fightful Select, that Cesaro is no longer under contract with WWE. While the two sides had been engaged in talks for a new deal, they couldn't come to an agreement on terms and there's said to be a lot of disappointment and dismay backstage.
Cesaro was signed to a one-year extension last year, but as that's expired, he's officially a free agent and under no sort of non-compete. That means the former United States and Intercontinental Champion can appear for another company immediately, so don't be surprised if he's on AEW Dynamite as soon as this Wednesday (there's also speculation he'll help relaunch Ring of Honor).
It doesn't appear WWE had any major plans for Cesaro heading into WrestleMania and he's been vocal when it comes to sharing his disappointment about the company's poor booking decisions.
AEW President Tony Khan has been extremely selective when it comes to signing former WWE Superstars, passing on the likes of Braun Strowman, Karrion Kross, and The IIconics. However, we'd be shocked if he doesn't look to quickly bring Claudio Castagnoli into his "All Elite" roster sooner rather than later.