Jack Swagger appeared on Chael Sonnen's"Beyond The Fight" podcast to announce that he has been granted his release from WWE. The former World Heavyweight Champion said it came down to contract negotiations.

You can listen to the announcement embedded below:

https://youtu.be/ipRQKzeAtLc

Sonnen took to Twitter to brag about breaking the story before any dirt sheet:

">@realjackswagger granted release from WWE and I got the scoop before any dirt sheet. https://t.co/XIGp3U5mbu#BeyondtheFight

— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen)

WWE Superstar @realjackswagger granted release from WWE and I got the scoop before any dirt sheet. https://t.co/XIGp3U5mbu#BeyondtheFight

— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) March 1, 2017

">March 1, 2017

Swagger noted he will be working the independent scene across the globe going forward.