According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, talent that is being signed to new contracts with NXT are now getting five-year deals instead of the previous three years for newcomers.
This is likely in an attempt to lock people up for a long time before they can test the free agent market.
The only exception for new wrestlers coming in seems to be for guys like Rey Mysterio – who are already established and have leverage – and are able to come in on shorter 18-month or two or three year contracts.
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