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EJ Nduka has sparked significant conversation after sharing a series of tweets expressing his gratitude for his time in AEW, ROH, and his experiences in WWE.
Nduka, who was released by WWE during the April 2020 cuts at the start of the pandemic, found new opportunities in MLW and is currently competing in AEW as part of a tag team with Lee Johnson. Recently, the AEW star retweeted a video shared by former AEW World Heavyweight Champion Swerve Strickland. The video highlighted the challenges Black football players face in getting fair compensation, as depicted in the documentary Black Quarterback.
Strickland commented, āWeāre still having the same conversationsā and expressed his gratitude for AEW, emphasizing that the company is āshaking the foundation.ā Nduka responded with a passionate thread, shedding light on his personal struggles within the wrestling industry:
āSAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK. OTHER SIDE REFUSED TO GIVE US OPPORTUNITIES... AND NOW LOOK THE CREAM ALWAYS RISES TO THE TOP. INDUSTRY SHAKERS."
Nduka reflected on his transition from the NFL and IFBB to wrestling, stating, āI was the first one to the ring every single day and the last one to leave... Tried to ask for HELP but NOTHING.ā
In a striking revelation, Nduka accused WWE of mistreatment during a time when Vince McMahon faced accusations related to hush money: "They pulled the rug from underneath my family and I and many other wrestlers cause he wanted to spend that money on hush money. As far as I am concerned y'all can eat glass."
Nduka didnāt stop there, adding, āI recorded ALL and have receipts. They even tried to pay me off and prevent me from coming to AEW for a WHOLE YEAR. They said ācertain people donāt like admitting when they make a mistake.āā
He closed his thread with a sense of vindication, pointing to his gratitude for AEW and ROH, saying, āA firm believer in WHAT EVER HAPPENS IN THE DARKNESS ALWAYS COMES TO THE LIGHT. Luke 8:17. Iām forever grateful to @aew @ringofhonor and the ENTIRE locker for building something from NOTHING... Yāall donāt even know half; all you see is the end product.ā
Came into this industry from NFL AND IFBB. Where the hardest working person in the room at the very least gets an opportunity. I was first one to the ring every single day and last one to leave. Came to every extra ring. Tried to ask for HELP but NOTHING.
ā EJ Nduka āThe Judgeā (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024
I wish one of yall would even debate what Iām saying cause I knew this day would come. I recorded ALL and have receipts. They even tried to pay me off and prevent me from coming to AEW for a WHOLE YEAR. They said ācertain people donāt like admitting when they make a mistakeā
ā EJ Nduka āThe Judgeā (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024
ID RATHER WORK FOR A BOSS WHO IS GENUINELY EXCITED FOR YOUR FUTURE & DEVELOPMENT. WHO waits at the end of the ramp for everyone to congratulate them instead of one who ignores you or buries you for trying to be different. YALL donāt even know half all you see is the end product
ā EJ Nduka āThe Judgeā (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024
Told to sign an NDA and never say āI wasnāt given an opportunityā because I would black ball myself. Fast forward 3 years later I donāt give a damn. Yall left my family and I stranded during the pandemic and we almost lost our house.. I get my mouth shut and head down
ā EJ Nduka āThe Judgeā (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024
Wonāt speak up because of FEAR. But Iām not afraid and I have receipts and anyone who knows me they know I speak the truth. Anyway, get your popcorn ready cause #LEEJ about to shock the world just like I do every single time I get an opportunity.
ā EJ Nduka āThe Judgeā (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024
Went to MLW and got over in ONE MATCH. Thereās so much more I could say but Iām happy to be in AEW and Iām grateful for @TonyKhan giving my family and I another opportunity to be in this industry I love and have a lot of respect for. Thereās countless of other people like me who
ā EJ Nduka āThe Judgeā (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024
My son was not even 3 months old when I got released. I was never given a reason why.. I was only told āthis was the toughest firing we ever had to doā we had nothing and it was there middle of pandemic. I almost quit but my wife and several top guys sent me DMs advised me NO
ā EJ Nduka āThe Judgeā (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024
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