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FORMER WCW, WWE AND ECW STAR TONY MAMALUKE RETIRES

By Mike Johnson on 2012-12-03 12:34:56
Former WCW, WWE and ECW star Tony Mamaluke officially announced his retirement following an appearance for Delaware's ECWA this past Saturday, 15 years to the date of his first-ever wrestling match.

Mamaluke headlined the show against Papadon and after the bout, announced his retirement and left his boots in the ring.

Mamaluke posted the following on his Facebook Page: "Final thought, I would like to say that it was all so wonderful, that I have no regrets , that I made a lot of money and been famous. But not everybody can be. I was a good jobber in an era where there wasn't any. I was a good hand when the era was all about me and not the show. Tonight I was Mamaluke for the last time and I am not bitter, broken or emotionally unstable. I survived. In the end I have to ask myself if the last 15 years were worth it. I will answer that question after time and reflection. 15 years to the day, my career began in a flea market with 3 people in the crowd. The show was cancelled that night for obvious reasons. Tonight I had one of my best matches in years. I finally got a chance to shine 15 years later. Thank you to my ECW family. I love you all. Guido, my brother, my friend I love you and will never forget all you have done for me. Frankie a better friend doesn't exist. Dean Malenko you will always be my idol. To the fans, I don't know if you ever quit got me but, if you did then thank you. Life is good, time to move on to a new chapter."

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