Johnny Dango Curtis Retires at TNA Genesis After 27-Year Career
Former WWE Star Johnny Dango Curtis Retires At TNA Genesis
Johnny Dango curtis, formerly known as Johnny Curtis in WWE, announced his retirement from professional wrestling at TNA Genesis on January 6, 2024. The announcement came after his match against Michael Elgin, which he lost.
Curtis,38,began his wrestling career in 2005.He gained prominence in WWE as part of the NXT Season 3 cast, winning the inaugural NXT Championship in 2010. He was later repackaged as Curtis axel, a second-generation wrestler (son of Mr. Perfect, Curt Hennig), and held the intercontinental Championship once.
After his release from WWE in 2020, Curtis continued wrestling on the independent circuit and eventually signed with Impact Wrestling (TNA). He found success in Impact, becoming a one-time Impact World Champion and a two-time X Division Champion.
During the match against Elgin, Curtis suffered an injury that he later revealed was a important factor in his decision to retire. He addressed the crowd after the match,thanking them for their support throughout his career and stating that it was time for him to move on to the next chapter of his life.
“I want to thank all of you for the years of support,” Curtis said. “I’ve had an amazing career, but it’s time for me to hang up the boots. I’m officially retired.”
The wrestling community has reacted to Curtis’s retirement with an outpouring of support and well wishes. Many fellow wrestlers and fans have taken to social media to express their gratitude for his contributions to the industry.
Key Takeaways:
- Johnny Dango Curtis (formerly Johnny Curtis/Curtis Axel) retired from professional wrestling at TNA Genesis on January 6, 2024.
- His retirement followed a match against Michael Elgin, where he sustained an injury.
- Curtis is a former NXT Champion, Intercontinental Champion, Impact World Champion, and X Division Champion.
- he began his career in 2005 and wrestled for WWE and Impact Wrestling, among other promotions.