As we previously reported, there are some issues between Ring of
Honor and Michael Elgin, who dropped the ROH World title to Jay Briscoe at ROH
All-Star Extravaganza. In a post on Facebook, Elgin
commented on the situation.
He wrote:
“I want to start
this by thanking friends that have reached out in this terrible time. But I want
to rectify many claims that have been made. I am a very easy person to deal
with, all I care about is things being done correctly. I’m in no shape or form
saying that my way is correct or that I’m always right, but sometimes you need
to find middle ground which has obviously been an issue. Did I spend 1 min if my
time to say I wanted to try baseball yes, was it intended to hurt ROH or show a
lack if interest? Not at all for 30 min prior I was speaking highly if ROH and
the world title.
Like any interview my main goal is to have people hear
my beliefs of ROH, their history and their World Title. I was never turning my
back on wrestling as it’s been the only thing that’s constant in my life since a
very young age. I did play baseball in highschool and college so I wasn’t just
overhyped due to any situation. I have given my life and well being to wrestling
so you can dislike me and jump on the lets hate Elgin bandwagon if you wish but
know the story. I wrestle hurt and risk my health because of my love and respect
to wrestling and the men and women who came before me. I’m not going into more
detail because the I’m whining.
Many issues have arose, and it could be
easy to point fingers. I will say many things were a misunderstanding that led
to recent happenings. If I’m at fault, I have no problem owning up and taking
responsibility. But as if now I will say claims, reports and opinions are very
wrong and just rumors. I do hope that one day (sooner than later) things will be
corrected and my name is restored.
I will admit I’m in Canada very angry,
disappointed and so many other feelings that I don’t feel like going into detail
about. I’m not asking for goodwill or handouts but show some decency while you
have no correct info.
All I know is I am without my beautiful wife, our
great pets and new house. We have 2 mortgages to pay and many other bills that
my money is going towards. I have almost zero clothes or personal belongings.
This is a more drastic situation that anyone could understand. To my family in
St. Louis I love and miss you, to Elgin supporters and haters alike thank you
for supporting wrestling because without you I wouldn’t be
anywhere.”
