Former WWE Star Announces Departure From Promotion, Now A Free Agent

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A former WWE star has announced their departure from the National Wrestling Alliance, and is now a free agent.

After a successful three year run in NWA, which saw him capture both the NWA National Title and NWA World Heavyweight Championship, EC3 has confirmed his departure from the promotion.

Announcing the news via Twitter, EC3 wrote:

MY TIME WITH THE NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE HAS COME TO AN END.

I’m grateful for the opportunities I was given and the people I shared the work with.

The Top 1% was never a “gimmick.” It is a standard. Future actions will reflect that.

BECOMING IS SELF-OVERCOMING… MAN THE #overMAN YEAR AS NWA WORLDS CHAMPION MATTERED TO ME

Over 80 defenses, across four continents. Initiating collaborations, building momentum, opening doors. Work done. Responsibility carried. Asses kicked.

THERE WERE MOMENTS I’M ESPECIALLY PROUD OF: SAMHAIN, in my home base of Cleveland, Ohio against Latimer. The ULTIMATE MATCH or DEATH against Cardona. Defending the championship in my first (and only) match against Jax Dane. And yes, I retired Tyrus. You’re welcome.

That run came with wear. It came with cost. It came with people showing up. Being champion isn’t just about “holding gold” and performing. It’s about carrying weight when no one’s watching.

I treated the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship with respect; for its history, its legacy, and what it’s meant to represent.

LEGACY REQUIRES A STANDARD.

I’M PROUD OF THE WORK

– ec3

EC3 officially signed with NWA in 2022, two years after he was released by WWE in April 2020.

It’s not yet clear what EC3’s plans for the future are following his NWA exit, but we will provide further updates if he signs with another promotion.