Former WWE referee Mike Chioda today issued the first public comment on his WWE release, after it was revealed last week that he was one of a number of names let go by the company as part of cutbacks related to COVID-19.
I Want To Say Thanks To the WWE & To All My AMAZING WWE FANS & Universe! 35yrs & 31yrs Refereeing Working for the WWE has been a FANTASTIC RUN!! I Am So PROUD to have Worked with So Many ICONS & AMAZING TALENT IN THIS INDUSTRY!! I THANK YOU ALL!! 1Luv! Mike Chioda @WWE
— Mike Chioda (@MjcChioda) April 22, 2020
A Very Special Thanks To All My WWE Co-Workers & WWE FANS for Reaching out to Me! I Really Appreciate The RESPECT & KIND WORDS FROM EVERYONE!! During these Unprecedented times in our lives. Everyone & There Families B Safe & God Bless!! @WWE
— Mike Chioda (@MjcChioda) April 22, 2020