According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ryback is planning to work a full time schedule now that he has been released by WWE. He is charging $4,500 for independent appearances, but is offering a lowered fee if a promotion books him for multiple dates. He is charging $5,000 for promoters with a less than good reputation.

He is also in talks with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Both sides are said to be interested, and it is now down to the sides agreeing on dates and money.