CJ Perry, who was known as Lana during her WWE tenure, recently addressed the news of her signing a WWE Legends contract, a move that sparked debate among fans about whether she deserved it. Perry, released from WWE in 2021, signed the Legends contract at the same time as her husband, Rusev, earlier this year. In an interview with Insight, she explained that she understands the backlash since WWE uses the term “Legends” for contracts with performers who are not full-time active superstars.
She shared her surprise at the reaction, noting how fans were divided—some were upset while others defended her. Perry acknowledged the obvious contrast between her character Lana and legendary figures like Randy Savage, but clarified that the Legends contract is essentially WWE’s way of keeping former stars under contract without a full-time status. She expressed gratitude for the offer and enthusiasm about returning to on-screen roles, emphasizing that timing and storylines will determine her comeback.
Perry revealed the contract offer came simultaneously with Rusev’s signing, and she was moved to tears upon hearing the news. While Rusev has already returned to WWE, Perry’s last wrestling appearance was in AEW, and she has yet to appear again in WWE programming.
Fan Take: This development shows WWE’s willingness to keep beloved personalities linked to the company, even if not in a full-time role. For fans, it raises exciting possibilities about Lana’s potential return, adding fresh narrative opportunities that could enrich WWE’s storytelling and draw in viewers familiar with her past work.
