Chris Melendez and TNA Wrestling have parted ways. Melendez went on Twitter on Wednesday and confirmed that he’s leaving TNA Wrestling to “move on to the next chapter of his life”. Melendez told the Pro Wrestling Sheet website that he was planning to leave for awhile now, saying, “I asked for my release well over 2 months ago. They wanted to wait and let my contract expire, which is effective today.”
Melendez is a United States Army veteran who debuted with TNA in August of 2014.
Melendez tweeted the following regarding his TNA departure:
.@IMPACTWRESTLING I’ve decided to move on to the next chapter of my life.I learned alot in & out of the ring.Thank You for the opportunity!
— Chris Melendez (@ChrisMelendez) June 15, 2016
Special thanks to the Locker Room & everyone that has embraced me & helped me along the way….You all know who you are! #respect #thankyou
— Chris Melendez (@ChrisMelendez) June 15, 2016