In a post on his official social media channels, former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal opened up on his release from the WWE.

“Hey, it’s The Maharaja, it’s been an eventful week to say the least, but it’s all good, I want to first say thank you, thank you to anyone who reached out, all the love, support, DM’s, phone calls, texts, comments, I appreciate all of you guys.

I also want to thank everyone in the locker room, all the guys and girls, everyone working backstage behind the scenes, thank you. Twelve years, two runs, got to see and do amazing things, so many dream matches, traveled the world, got to do things that I never thought I’d be able to accomplish, Championships, being in a rock band, it’s been an amazing journey, but what’s next.

What’s next for the Maharaja, I’ve been here before, that time I was a kid, but now I’m a man, I will only present myself in a way that I want to, I will only do things that I want to, I will only go places that I want to, I still have many goals, many dream matches, many places I want to go.

Where do I make an impact, India, Europe, Japan, Canada, Red Hook section of Brooklyn, stay tuned. You’ve got about 11 more weeks, Maharaja out.”