In a post on his official Instagram account, Stacey Ervin Jr, who was signed by the company following tryouts last year and deemed a big prospect until a recent concussion scare, confirmed that he recently departed the company.
There were reports back in March that following the scare, Ervin Jr was told to take some time off to think about his future.
The full statement reads, “The threads of life are so interesting the way they weave a story. It is true, I have parted ways with WWE/NXT, it was not an easy decision, but it was a decision that I felt was right for me. The experiences I have earned, the friendships that I have gained, the fans that supported me, and the lessons I have learned will ALWAYS hold a special place in my life. Although I decided that my journey as a WWE superstar would end, I have not given up, and will never give up, my work of creating my envisioned life. Life is too precious to not pursue that which sets your soul on fire.
As I move into a new phase of my life, with new priorities, goals, and aspirations, I aim to continue my pursuit of excellence. It is my sincere hope that you all continue to find inspiration from my journey, and I ask only for continued support. My family, friends, and fans are nothing short of incredible, and I want you to know that I appreciate the positive vibes from each and every single one of you.
We all move forward, we all continue the journey through ups and downs, this was just a part of my story, a story that I intend to tell nothing other than greatness. Thank you for sticking with me, and supporting me in all that I do. God bless. Ride the wave. P.S. Someone told me that I was the highest flyer in WWE history (air time/height from the canvas), if someone could please help confirm that, that’d be an awesome fact for the grandkids someday. #WWE #NXT #RideTheWave #Farewell #ThankYouNXT.”
