The Headbangers announced they have signed General Nostalgia contracts with WWE.
Headbanger Thrasher (Glen Ruth) revealed the signing on his Facebook and also noted that WWE will be releasing new merchandise soon.
“I’m completely excited and fortunate to have this opportunity! The Headbangers have signed a WWE Nostalgia agreement!! Look for your Headbangers merch coming soon!!! WOW blessed!!Thank you WWE!!!.”
Mosh (Chaz Warrington) posted to his Twitter, the contracts have been signed.
Mosh and Thrasher initially debuted on WWE TV as The Flying Nuns, then were re-packaged in January 1997 with the new The Headbangers gimmick.
WWE released Thrasher in December 2000 and then Mosh in August 2001. They held the WWE Tag Team Titles only one time. Thrasher is also a former WWE Hardcore Champion.
The Headbangers made their return to WWE back in August 2016 for a brief run. They lost to Rhyno and Heath Slater in the first round of the SmackDown Tag Team Titles Tournament. They also lost to The Usos on the November 1, 2016 episode of SmackDown.
The Headbangers made a another return to WWE, appearing on the 900th episode of SmackDown that took place on November 15, 2016. On the show, they teamed up with The Spirit Squad, The Vaudevillians and The Ascension in a losing effort against The Usos, Breezango, The Hype Bros and American Alpha.