Why matt striker retired

I think Wade Barrett is much better in that role. But all these guys are smart guys with great voices and terrific insight. I think Corey and Pat and Wade do an outstanding job. Would I come back? Layfield went on to explain that he does not watch any of his matches back because he wishes he could still wrestle. He admitted that it bothers him that he cannot get in the ring again.

I wish I could still get in the ring and do it. I love what I did and really enjoyed it. As far as his in-ring career goes, Rawley told Shawne Merriman during their chat that he does not want it to be over. Honestly, I hope so. I want to [wrestle again]. I definitely think that will happen. Oh percent [I should at least try to test the waters] but at this point, being fresh out, I kind of wanna diversify, expand myself.

I definitely plan on returning at some point. Doing these other things is only gonna get my name out there more, kind of increase my star power so when I come back, it can be in hopefully a more favorable position.

I built my equity up more so I can get a little bit more of a rub, a little bit more of an opportunity than I had before. I think you can expect to see me there again. Whether New Japan likes it or not. I think that would be a big mistake on their part. He feels that it does take away from the match, but that could also be what the company is asking from said referees.

They obviously want a certain style of refereeing there, okay. However, you know, people are so used to referees being referees, being the law.

People might not like that we do that but guess what? King said he does not see himself working for anybody else and would love for his gig with the NWA to become a full-time thing. My goal is to stick with him for as long as I possibly can and to keep moving forward, to keep helping the referees. When it comes to refereeing, Robert explained why he believes it is the second hardest job in wrestling behind being a promoter.

You got your promoter who is doing everything then you got your referee, because referees have to know everything. We have to know when this person is supposed to be here or that person is supposed to be there or how the show is running and where we are in the show. You have to know all these things in order to make the show run successfully. This is a lifestyle and if you learn that lifestyle then it can take you far. The next Rhodes Wrestling Academy showcase is scheduled for July 24 th.

When the lights in the building began to flicker, Dustin questioned if there was something wrong with the lighting. He was not aware that Black was present at the show. As the conversation rolled on, McIntyre dove into the idea that he has been in and around the WWE Title picture too often and viewers want someone different in the mix. He had the following to say on the matter:. We want someone else. All I care about is if people care enough to react, if they cheer, if they boo.

Callihan sat down with Darren Paltrowitz for a chat. Sami predicted that Slammiversary will be the pay-per-view of the year among all wrestling companies. Dude, the whole show is stacked. He loves being behind the camera and is actually kind of shy. So do I, but my personality, I love being in front of the camera. And from what I've seen, he's not really that great of a technical wrestler, so he couldn't last. I mean his gimmick was good when he was wrestling, but it was just a matter of time until it got old Not to mention, why on Earth would he risk being fired as a wrestler when he has a secured spot as the Smackdown heel commentator and NXT Host?

Lastly, I personally like Striker as a commentator as opposed to the wrestler because he's just hilarious to listen to. It's funny to see him talk about morals and everything when CM Punk comes out and then continues to pander to other heels when they do guest commentary.

Killer Kelbo Dark Match Jobber. Joined: Apr 27, Messages: 22 Likes Received: 2. Matt Striker retired either because he was a terrible wrestler, a better commentator, or he was injured. Honestly, I do not think Matt Striker was cut out to wrestle. He used to be a NYC public schools teacher, which does require you to be tougher than most teachers, but I do not think wrestling was really his thing.

He transitioned to commentary from wrestling by taking a stop on the way to manage Big Daddy V and I am damn glad he is gone, I hated looking at that man's boobs every week Anyway, Striker went on to commentary, and does better on commentary, if he prefers to be in the wrestling business, that would be his calling.

President Evil Pre-Show Stalwart. Joined: Apr 24, Messages: Likes Received: Of course he was caught doing this, he was somehow punished by the department of education, and the E eventually gave him a job.

First as a wrestler. I think I only have 1 match of him in my dvd collection, and he's nothing memorable in the ring. I guess eventually the E saw him better for his mic skills than for in ring ability. Joined: Oct 7, Messages: Likes Received: The way I look at it is this: Despite being an above average worker in the ring, being extremely good on the mic, and despite him being hugely over back when he almost beat Kurt Angle in his WWE debut, he didn't have much of a future in the WWE as a wrestler.

His style didn't really mesh with what the WWE looks at in a wrestler, and therefore, he was for the most part, put on the backburner despite his talents and worked as basically, enhancement talent. The man is extremely charismatic, and he was a huge reason why Big Daddy V was such an upper-midcard threat back when he had his huge push. Then Big Daddy V got hurt, and Striker was in the right place in the right time as the commentary positions in the WWE were in a major state of influx.

Striker, seeing the writing on the wall where he wasn't going to make it as a wrestler, and managers, especially if its a male, have a limited shelflife.

He probably lobbied to get a commentary position, seeing this as the last opportunity he'd have before the next stop was future endeavors. I know Vince McMahon was very high on him. I remember reading a GQ Magazine article on Striker because of his interesting story, and when they asked Vince on his opinion of Striker, he said something to the effect of, "He's going to be doing big things for us.

Striker and Grisham, back when they first became a team, were incredibly entertaining to listen to. Striker hasn't been as good since starting off, but he's still a commentary fixture when PPVs and major episodes of Raw take place. There's no reason to fault Matt Striker here for "retiring". He was doing what was best for himself, and he'll have a job in the WWE for at least the next years.

Andy 2 Randy Pre-Show Stalwart. Joined: Apr 4, Messages: Likes Received: 3. Personally, i like Striker as a commentator than an in-ring star. Most of his matches were wern't crowd pleasing, his matches was the time you could go to the toilet without the risk off missing anything memorable.

As a commentator though, i think he's found his calling in life, just like Tazz when he retired from his in-ring persona. And for those who dosn't think that he is a great 'heel' commentator, listen to the matches with Lay-Cool or the SES.

For months ive noticed that he agrees with CM Punk, and mainly draws attention from his opponents, such as Rey Mysterio. Some Day, if JR dosn't Return, i think that he could be a fantastic replacement for Jim, seeing that he is already the best announcer on SD! Joined: Mar 6, Messages: 33 Likes Received: 1. He retired for good because he was a terrible pro wrestler.

And he is way better as a commentator. Joined: Jul 13, Messages: Likes Received: Quite frankly, I was never really aware of how good or bad of a wrestler Matt Striker was. The very few matches I saw him involved in was a result of a job or a bad match. I hear that he was a pretty good technical wrestler, and I won't agree nor disagree with that. He is a much better commentator than he was a wrestler, and even when he wrestled, you could see that his mic skills exceeed his performing.

I never did know why he left the ring. Or Tazz. I don't know Anyway, someone left ECW commentary, and Striker was chosen as the replacement.

He's taken full advantage of that and unfortunately is really himself on commentary. The divas division is losing wrestlers left and right, but Del Rey would be just the person to kick start it. Nobody is ever going to confuse Road Dogg Jesse James with Shawn Michaels in terms of in-ring work, but there is little doubt that Road Dogg was one of the biggest superstars during the Attitude Era.

His mic work was absolutely impeccable, and he managed to get the crowd to eat out of the palm of his hand as soon as he uttered the words "Oh you didn't know? Road Dogg was a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble and was part of the D-Generation X reunion on the 1,th episode of RAW, but most of his work has taken place behind the scenes as of late.

That show has enabled Road Dogg to continue utilizing the gift of gab, but many fans would love to see it on WWE programming. As a singles competitor, Road Dogg was never anything to write home about, although he is a former Intercontinental and Hardcore Champion.

Where he truly shined was in the tag-team ranks as one half of the New Age Outlaws along with Billy Gunn. They won the Tag Team Championships on five occasions and with the WWE's tag division suddenly on the upswing, they would be an incredible temporary addition to the scene.

You may not be familiar with the name Steve Lombardi, but I'm sure most wrestling fans have heard of the many gimmicks he has portrayed over the years. Lombardi's most famous character, though, was The Brooklyn Brawler. The amount of matches Lombardi won in the WWE over the course of his career can certainly be counted on two hands and perhaps even one hand, but that doesn't define him.

Lombardi was a heel jobber throughout his career, but he showed up every night and did his job so well that many fans actually wax poetic about what he accomplished in the business. Not everyone can be a top draw, but everyone can do something for the betterment of the company. Lombardi has put over all the biggest stars in wrestling history and he is still capable of that. Instead of having Ryback squash local jobbers he could have beaten The Brooklyn Brawler.

It would have been a name-brand victory and it would have been fun for the fans to see him. Lombardi is now a year-old producer for the WWE and he obviously shouldn't be a full-time wrestler, but I believe the fans would really respond if he were used on occasion. Enjoy our content?

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