Slim J was released by AEW yesterday, and the wrestler reacted to his release, tweeting,
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked for AEW. Unfortunately yesterday was no April fools joke. I appreciate @AriyaDaivari for always bringing my name up and believing in me. @CapriceColeman you always put me over. As did @WilliamBehrens Thank you
Thank you to the fans that supported me. My gimmick was trash. I get that. I knew that. My work wasn’t though. I worked my shoot job through both contracts with AEW. My role there was to act rich. I’ve always been far from that in real life. Promise that.
All I wanted to do once I was signed. Was to get my wife and daughter out of the sh*t hole we live in. They’re my everything by far. I failed. Does it mean I quit. Not at all. Mouths to feed and I’m broke asf. So I’m looking for a second, second job. Stop sleeping on me.”
I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked for AEW. Unfortunately yesterday was no April fools joke. I appreciate @AriyaDaivari for always bringing my name up and believing in me. @CapriceColeman you always put me over. As did @WilliamBehrens Thank you
— The Real Slim J (@tadpoleslimj) April 2, 2024
I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked for AEW. Unfortunately yesterday was no April fools joke. I appreciate @AriyaDaivari for always bringing my name up and believing in me. @CapriceColeman you always put me over. As did @WilliamBehrens Thank you
— The Real Slim J (@tadpoleslimj) April 2, 2024
Thank you to the fans that supported me. My gimmick was trash. I get that. I knew that. My work wasn’t though. I worked my shoot job through both contracts with AEW. My role there was to act rich. I’ve always been far from that in real life. Promise that.
— The Real Slim J (@tadpoleslimj) April 2, 2024
GameChanger Wrestling (GCW) announced that former ROH Women’s World Champion Mercedes Martinez will be inducted into the 2024 Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame by Lexie Fyfe on Sunday, April 7.
Martinez joins Sabu, Steve Corino, Trent Acid, The Briscoes, and Kevin Hogan for this year’s class of inductees.
*2024 Indie HoF Update*
Inductee #5:
MERCEDES MARTINEZInducted by:
Lexie FyfeAlso Announced:
Sabu
Steve Corino
Trent Acid
The Briscoes
Kevin HoganThe 2024 #IndieHoF Ceremony takes place on Sunday 4/7 at Noon and streams LIVE & FREE on Youtube!
Tix:https://t.co/EZnfwCxQHj pic.twitter.com/gOL7F3likq
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) April 2, 2024
Wrestling Revolver and House Of Glory have announced that Mike Bailey will face Masha Slamovich at REVOLVER x HOG this Friday in Philadelphia, PA.
And finally, TNA released this week’s episode of TNA Xplosion, which you can check out below:
In recent wrestling news, Slim J, a wrestler who was signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has been released from the company. Slim J took to Twitter to express his gratitude for the opportunity to work with AEW and thanked fellow wrestlers Ariya Daivari, Caprice Coleman, and William Behrens for their support and belief in him.
In his tweet, Slim J acknowledged that his gimmick, or character, may not have been well-received by fans. However, he emphasized that his in-ring work was strong and that he had worked hard to balance his wrestling career with a separate job. Slim J’s role in AEW was to portray a wealthy character, but he clarified that this was far from his reality in real life.
Despite his release from AEW, Slim J remains determined and motivated. He expressed his desire to provide for his wife and daughter and acknowledged that he needed to find additional employment to support them financially. He urged people not to underestimate him and promised to continue pursuing his wrestling career.
In other wrestling news, GameChanger Wrestling (GCW) announced that Mercedes Martinez, a former Ring of Honor (ROH) Women’s World Champion, will be inducted into the 2024 Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame. Martinez will be honored by Lexie Fyfe during the ceremony on April 7. She joins a prestigious class of inductees that includes Sabu, Steve Corino, Trent Acid, The Briscoes, and Kevin Hogan.
Additionally, Wrestling Revolver and House Of Glory have revealed that Mike Bailey will face Masha Slamovich at REVOLVER x HOG event in Philadelphia, PA. This match is sure to be an exciting showdown between two talented wrestlers.
Lastly, TNA (Total Nonstop Action) released the latest episode of TNA Xplosion. This week’s episode features a match between Tasha Steelz and Ava Everett. Fans can watch the match on YouTube.
Overall, the wrestling world is buzzing with news of Slim J’s release from AEW, Mercedes Martinez’s induction into the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame, and upcoming matches and events. Wrestling fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks as these talented athletes continue to entertain and inspire.