MATT MORGAN LEAVING PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING

Matt Morgan announced last week that he was leaving the pro wrestling business to take a job as a regional manager of a "big time medical device company" according to Wrestlezone (read the article here). Another factor in his decision to leave wrestling was the birth of his son, Jackson Morgan.  That amazing event happened last week as well. Matt Morgan is currently the NWA FUW Pro heavyweight champion.

As anyone who reads this blog knows that I have written multiple blogs regarding Matt Morgan and his use or misuse in TNA.

Matt Morgan had a rare combination of size, athleticism, passion, and a respect for the business that other men of similar size didn't have (i.e. Brock Lesnar). He was a guy who could lead a company as a heel or babyface if given the opportunity. Unfortunately he didn't get that chance in WWE or TNA.

Morgan was a part of WWE from 2002-2005. He trained in their developmental system in Ohio Valley Wrestling before being brought to the main roster in 2005. He was released from WWE in 2005 because of his lack of experience.

From 2006-2007 he toured Japan with New Japan, All Japan pro wrestling, and Hustle. He would soon land in TNA (Total Non-Stop Action) Wrestling.

While in TNA he feuded with many of their stars including Kurt Angle, Sting, Jeff Hardy, Samoa Joe and A.J. Styles. He won the tag-team titles with Crimson and Hernandez.

In June 2013, Morgan left TNA and made appearances on the independent scene for NWA FUW(Florida Underground Wrestling) Pro and FWE (Family Wrestling Entertainment) where he faced John Hennigan fka John Morrison in the main event.

Morgan gets to leave this business on his own terms and as a champion which is something few ever get to do. He was in talks with both WWE and TNA about making returns but the financial offer from this regional manager position was too good to pass up.

I respect and admire his decision. I also thank Matt Moran for all of the things he did in wrestling for my and other fans entertainment.

He was a true MVP.

THE PROFESSOR