Spike Dudley returned to the Internet world by posting a short response to his WWE Release over at his site – SpikeDudley.net. Spike had this to say:
I’M BACK!!!!
And in more ways than one. First, yes I’m gone from WWE. Does it sting? Hell, yeah. Especially since I’ve always been one of their “model” employees. It makes sense that I was released; I don’t bitch, moan, groan or suck. I just didn’t fit in with what the WWE puts on TV. No, I’m only kidding (but not really). It was my turn and that’s the nature of the beast. The WWE is a sinking ship. Cursed by owning 100 percent of the industry, I can see how they couldn’t afford my outrageous salary in these times of number crunching. Hey, they gave me a great opportunity and maybe I didn’t make the most of it. That’s life. At first I was pissed, but I woke up this morning feeling, I don’t know, alive.
Check this out. This morning I woke up and envisioned having a wrestling match without a script. I envisioned going to an arena and actually having fun again. I envisioned not having to go to the hospital after being hurt by a “future” WWE superstar who may look good but have the wrestling ability of a dead walrus. I envisioned pitching an angle without having to get approval from writers who six years ago were buying ECW tickets and making signs (it’s true). Hell, I envisioned blading! I really don’t want to burn bridges (if I haven’t already) and all that, but that company sucks the life out of you and then spits you out. Enough on them.
I want to love wresting again. I want to be passionate about the business. It’s been so good to me, I want to give back. I don’t know how yet, but it will happen.
Right now, I’m going to chill. I’ve got some time to sit back and re-evaluate life, smell some roses, and get my head straight. I doubt you’ve seen the last of me. And if anything it’s a blessing. Nothing sucks worse than working for a company that doesn’t respect you. Paul E.(God bless him) proved that to me. Now I don’t have to worry about it.
Everyone in Dudlyeville, you all are the best. My many thanks to everyone for the support and love you’ve shown. Now that I’m on my own I will be back more often, so it’s fun time. I can’t name everyone, but you know who you are. Keep the faith, and if anyone is hiring get in touch.
Thanks guys,
Spike “no more tears” Dudley
Eddie
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