Greg Hamilton Breaks Silence On WWE Release
The former SmackDown ring announce speaks after being released from WWE earlier this week.
Former WWE ring announcer Greg Hamilton has broken his silence on being released by the company earlier this week, doing so on Instagram.
Hamilton, who had been with WWE for six years prior to his departure, posted the following, revealing that the parting of ways was a "mutual decision" and that caring for his family was his priority over being on WWE television:-
After 6 years and 52 weeks a year, it’s time to say “goodbye”. First and foremost, don’t let the internet or social media gas you up; this was a mutual respect departure from a great company. Nothing but respect from both sides. It’s business. We all know our worth. Also understand that what you see on social media is exactly that. It’s not real life. Especially for your favorite Superstars. They are human beings with real lives, and INCREDIBLE human beings. The hate, the bullying….that is read and internalized by real human beings….not characters. That needs to be said for my friends. And as I get older, my mother is in her 70’s; my sister Jessi who has cerebral palsy…those are my priorities. Not chasing fame, not being on television. 52 weeks a year became too much. Without our mental health, we have nothing. But man…..what a ride….there are truly no fans like the #WWEuniverse. Wow. 6 continents over 6 years; embracing your love and passion has truly changed me as a person. I am forever grateful. ❤️ And for one last time…. “ONE FALL”!!!! (I don’t work there anymore so you’re allowed to say it now) . . . . . . #WWE #WRESTLING #SUMMERSLAM #WRESTLEMANIA #ENTERTAINMENT
WWE had not released a statement on the 42-year-old's departure at the time of writing.
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PWInsider broke the news of Hamilton's WWE release on Tuesday evening, investigating the situation after it was pointed out that he had removed references to the promotion from his Twitter profile.