TNA Wrestling Star Retiring From Independent Scene Update

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Following his independent scene retirement, former TNA Wrestling World Champion Josh Alexander has shared a farewell from the indies.

At the November 17 Northern Crown Pro Wrestling event in Toronto, TNA Wrestling star Josh Alexander announced that he was officially stepping away from the independent wrestling scene.

After the show, Alexander took to social media to confirm his announcement and his final indie date for now.

Alexander clarified that he still has independent shows he’ll appear at in the coming months from previous bookings, confirming that his final independent booking is for January 11.

Alexander shared a heartfelt message about ending this chapter of his career, writing

Regardless of what may or may not be in my future. After talking with my family I’ve made the decision to stop taking Indie dates.

I’ve loved my time in the independents these past 20yrs. I’ve done amazing things, worked with amazing people and got to travel the world performing in front of amazing fans.

That being said I’m tired of the hustle. It’s time for the next crop to step up and fill whatever void I may leave behind in the Canadian scene.

I have faith because of promotions like @_NorthernCrown_ in Toronto, because of wrestlers like @FuerzaLives, new Northern Crown Champion @VaughnVertigo and countless others.

Please support the Indies. Support the wrestlers grinding. They aren’t fueled by money, only a rabid passion or addiction and love for pro wrestling.

All I ever did was follow my heart. Driving cars into the ground, barely able to afford to eat or pay my bills just so I could get to a show and wrestle every weekend was tough but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

I’ve met and made lifelong friends. Found my wife along the way and built a life and family to support me for whatever lies ahead.

Thank you to every promotion that booked me (whatever you paid me helped me keep a roof over my families head more than you know). Every wrestler that worked with me (I learned so much from every match along the way) and every fan that showed support (you kept me going in times when I felt like giving up).

It’s not goodbye. It’s just see you later.

** Last one is @WrestlePrestige January 11th. **

“The Walking Weapon” holds the record for the longest reign as TNA World Champion at 335 days.

Alexander’s TNA Wrestling contract reportedly expires in February 2025 and recently teased entering free agency.

https://twitter.com/walking_weapon/status/1858330487388811716?s=46&t=g-EJ7SkARnvVsDdufM4t4A

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