A former AEW star has broken his silence on his recent departure from the company after several months off television.
Mike Santana returned from over a year out of action back in August, where he and Ortiz served as members of the Blackpool Combat Club’s team against the Best Friends, Eddie Kingston and Penta El Zero Miedo at All In in London.
Shortly after the show, Santana and Ortiz went their separate ways, with Santana winning the blow off feud, before once again vanishing from AEW television.
With Santana still working independent events, his status with AEW was put into question, with it being confirmed on Monday that he had left the company.
Taking to Twitter today, Santana broke his silence on his AEW departure, thanking the company, Ortiz and his fans for the past 5 years, and claiming the best is yet to come.
He wrote:
Took a few days to reflect and I can’t tell you how truly blessed and grateful I feel.
It’s been 5 years full of ups and downs, but above all it taught me so much about myself and this business. I’m thankful for the opportunity I was given to be a part of history at the ground level. I can say that I’ll forever be a part of that legacy right at day one.
But as you know, there comes a time in life where you have to make decisions and take a bet on yourself. We only get one chance at this life thing and life is about taking risks. You’ll never know your true potential unless you really put it to work. I’m a big believer in “When one door closes, a bigger door opens”, and im so excited for what the future holds for me.
With that being said, I want to thank God and my father for continuing to guide me. My family for their endless support. All the fans who have backed me endlessly no matter what. To Ortiz, for the years. And AEW for the knowledge and opportunity.
I TOLD YOU THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
Thank you, EVERYONE. 🙏🏽@AEW pic.twitter.com/Wy8zUTBCnT
— Mike SANTANA🇵🇷 (@Santana_Proud) March 8, 2024
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