Post by Goldash on May 1, 2010 15:15:44 GMT -5
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK: Merle Haggard Junior, a nearly twenty-year veteran of professional wrestling and one-time UNW color commentator, has decided to retire from professional wrestling for a second time. In a press conference today, Haggard called the decision one of the hardest he's ever made.
"I'm impressed with the quality and youth of the current roster, and walking away is something that's very hard for me to do with all of this great up-and-coming talent in this league," Haggard said. "I just felt that my time has passed, thanks to all the new faces we're in the process of bringing in. It's time for them to enjoy the spotlight and the new-found attention they'll be getting."
Haggard was a former multiple-time URWL Champion, his most notable championship win coming in the final match of an eight-man tournament held at URWL Digital Mayhem 2001. Together with Hog Williker, Haggard is one half of the most successful tag team in URWL history, which, unfortunately, comes to an end as a result of Merle's retirement. In the CAW era, Haggard's major accomplishment was holding the URWL North American Championship, a feat he accomplished by beating Wes Tomerka during Episode 2 of the URWL on YouTube.
"I have a lot of respect for Hog Williker, always will," Haggard said, "He's my best friend in the business, and he'll stay that way. I wish him the best of luck in his solo efforts and think he'll make a fine backstage mentor to the many young wrestlers we're bringing in."
When asked if he'll ever consider a third stint as an active wrestler, Haggard's lips remained sealed. "Ask me this question six months from now," he laughed. "I mean, we'll see what's going to go down, I wouldn't rule a return to the ring out, for the URWL or for any other promotion out there, but as for right now, I have a family and a home to attend to, I can't let them down."
In his final message, Merle once again brought up the youth on the roster and their potential. "In this business, no one's going to give you a fair shot unless you prove it to them. There's always going to be a few bastards that will stab you in the back on and off camera, and you have to be aware of that. Just keep performing every single night, never look back, enjoy the rush of the crowd, because you can't let them down. You were chosen and hired to be here, live every moment like it's your last in that ring. And if you work hard enough and stay true to yourself and to the fans, you'll be a champion in this business. If it worked for a sumbitch like me, it'll work for you guys. Thank you, it's been great."
And with that, the curtain fell on a great URWL career and on the legacy of a true legend in the annals of URWL history.
"I'm impressed with the quality and youth of the current roster, and walking away is something that's very hard for me to do with all of this great up-and-coming talent in this league," Haggard said. "I just felt that my time has passed, thanks to all the new faces we're in the process of bringing in. It's time for them to enjoy the spotlight and the new-found attention they'll be getting."
Haggard was a former multiple-time URWL Champion, his most notable championship win coming in the final match of an eight-man tournament held at URWL Digital Mayhem 2001. Together with Hog Williker, Haggard is one half of the most successful tag team in URWL history, which, unfortunately, comes to an end as a result of Merle's retirement. In the CAW era, Haggard's major accomplishment was holding the URWL North American Championship, a feat he accomplished by beating Wes Tomerka during Episode 2 of the URWL on YouTube.
"I have a lot of respect for Hog Williker, always will," Haggard said, "He's my best friend in the business, and he'll stay that way. I wish him the best of luck in his solo efforts and think he'll make a fine backstage mentor to the many young wrestlers we're bringing in."
When asked if he'll ever consider a third stint as an active wrestler, Haggard's lips remained sealed. "Ask me this question six months from now," he laughed. "I mean, we'll see what's going to go down, I wouldn't rule a return to the ring out, for the URWL or for any other promotion out there, but as for right now, I have a family and a home to attend to, I can't let them down."
In his final message, Merle once again brought up the youth on the roster and their potential. "In this business, no one's going to give you a fair shot unless you prove it to them. There's always going to be a few bastards that will stab you in the back on and off camera, and you have to be aware of that. Just keep performing every single night, never look back, enjoy the rush of the crowd, because you can't let them down. You were chosen and hired to be here, live every moment like it's your last in that ring. And if you work hard enough and stay true to yourself and to the fans, you'll be a champion in this business. If it worked for a sumbitch like me, it'll work for you guys. Thank you, it's been great."
And with that, the curtain fell on a great URWL career and on the legacy of a true legend in the annals of URWL history.
