Scotty 2 Hotty announces he has asked for his release from WWE NXT

WWE NXT Coach and Producer, Scotty 2 Hotty, has today announced that he asked for his released from the company.

Scotty had been in his role since September 2016 and had been a helping hand for the future stars of WWE.

In an emotional Instagram and Twitter post, the former 2 Cool member revealed the details behind his decision.

“Today, I have asked for my release from World Wrestling Entertainment. 30 years ago I stepped into a WWE ring for the very first time. I have lived my dream 100 times over. Some of my most special memories will always be from the last five years working with NXT. The black and gold brand was something special and I am proud to have been a small part of that. I always promised myself that I would never be part of something solely for the pay check and that was where I was at. I told myself that I would walk away if I ever got to that point, so that is what I have chosen to do. Coaching and producing the stars of NXT will always be a highlight of my life. I love you all more than you will ever know.”

Scotty 2 Hotty rose to fame in WWE during the Attitude Era, alongside Rikishi and Brian Christopher, better known as Grand Master Sexay. The group famous for their in-ring dancing, and Scotty famous for introducing the worm to the world.

Scotty 2 Hotty decision comes as a surprise for WWE NXT

It is sad to see a legend of the industry losing his passion working for the world’s leading wrestling promotion. Of course, NXT has undergone some major changes over the last few months, and this decision by Scotty may have been down to those recent changes. Sometimes in life, we have just got to do what is best for ourselves. No matter what, Scotty will be forever remembered by the WWE Universe, even in years to come. We will certainly see him again somewhere down the line, that’s for sure.

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