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LUCA CRUSIFINO ANNOUNCES PRO WRESTLING RETIREMENT AFTER WWE NXT RELEASE

By Mike Johnson on 2026-04-27 14:02:00

Former WWE NXT star Luca Crusifino announced that he was retiring from professional wrestling following his WWE NXT release:

"After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this chapter of my life. Being a part of the WWE has been a dream ever since I was a child. Getting the chance to live out my dream in front of the world is something I’ll never take for granted.

To the fans … thank you for every cheer, every boo, every moment of support. You made this journey unforgettable. I am forever grateful for the friendships that I made along the way.

From talent, to coaches, to the creative team, to every single person I came in contact with at the performance center … thank you! Thank you for pushing me, believing in me, and sharing the ring with me. I’ve learned more than I can ever put into words and met some of the greatest people that will be friends for life. As of today, I’m officially stepping away and retiring from professional wrestling. I

t’s not an easy decision, but it’s the right one for me. This isn’t goodbye, just the end of one incredible chapter.

Again, I can not say this enough … Thank you! What an amazing last 4 years and don’t worry about me … I’ll figure it out And, no, i’m not joining onlyfans ????????

With love,

Roman Macek (Luca Crusifino)"

 

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