McAllister performed as one-half of The Highlanders in WWE alongside his storyline cousin Rory. On March 27, 2008, he caused controversy days before WrestleMania 24 when he was shown in the crowd during a live TNA Impact! episode.
Speaking on “Jofo in the Ring,” McAllister revealed that locker room veterans The Undertaker and Fit Finlay reacted angrily to his TNA on-screen appearance.
Following the TNA incident, it was widely speculated that McAllister missed out on a WrestleMania pay check. However, he clarified that he did not lose any money in relation to WrestleMania because he was never booked to appear on the show.
Robbie McAllister knew his WWE career was going downhill
Although the former Highlanders member remained on television after the TNA episode, he was told to stay away from the WrestleMania hotel.
McAllister lost against four-foot-five superstar Hornswoggle in two televised tag team matches two months prior to WrestleMania. At the time, he was disappointed with his booking and did not care if he upset anyone.
McAllister received his release on August 15, 2008. He tried to return multiple times before Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis made it clear he would never be rehired.
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