Former WWE Superstar Mustafa Ali Opens Up About Finding Happiness Post-Release; Exclusive Updates on Cody Rhodes and Mick Foley

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And finally, former WWE Superstar and reigning TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali was a recent guest on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including how he’s find happiness in his career again following his WWE release.

You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:

On being happy with his career for the first time in a while: “The reality of the situation is I’m happy — for the first time in a long time, I’m happy. That’s not a knock on anyone. It’s just nice to finally [have some] control of what makes you happy.”

On leaving WWE: “When I left WWE, I left with an incredible sense of peace of mind. People in the past that had been let go — they all told me one thing. They said, ‘I wish I tried a little harder. I wish I fought a little bit more.’ … There wasn’t a week where I wasn’t knocking on someone’s door. There wasn’t a week where I didn’t have an idea.”

On making it onto the cover PWI for June 2024: “So it’s very, very cool that almost 20 years later, I get to go, ‘Now there’s someone who looks like you.’ I’ve been told several times that no one’s really going to get behind someone named Mustafa Ali. … It’s a hard hill to climb but here we are, on the cover of PWI.”

Former WWE Superstar Mustafa Ali, who is currently the reigning TNA X-Division Champion, recently appeared on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast to discuss various topics, including finding happiness in his career after his release from WWE.

Ali expressed his contentment with his career, stating, “The reality of the situation is I’m happy — for the first time in a long time, I’m happy. That’s not a knock on anyone. It’s just nice to finally [have some] control of what makes you happy.” This newfound happiness comes after his departure from WWE, which he described as leaving with an incredible sense of peace of mind.

Reflecting on his departure, Ali shared insights from conversations with former WWE Superstars who were released in the past. He revealed that they all expressed regret for not trying harder or fighting more during their time with the company. Ali emphasized that he made every effort to make an impact during his tenure, constantly knocking on doors and presenting ideas.

In a significant achievement, Ali mentioned that he will be featured on the cover of Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) for the June 2024 issue. He acknowledged the challenges he faced due to his name, Mustafa Ali, and how he was told that no one would rally behind someone with that name. However, he persevered and is now proud to represent diversity on the cover of PWI.

The interview with Mustafa Ali provides a glimpse into the personal journey of a professional wrestler who has overcome obstacles and found happiness in his career. His story serves as an inspiration to others in the industry who may be facing similar challenges.