Former NXT Star CJ Parker to Retire From Professional Wrestling

Joseph Robinson, better known to WWE and NXT fans as CJ Parker, has decided to hang up his boots for good and retire from professional wrestling.

Parker recently announced on Twitter that he will be competing in his last match later this month against current TNA Heavyweight Champion Ethan Carter III for UsVsThemWrestling.

8/29! Enfield, CT featuring @EthanCarterTNA @Matt_Striker_ @WWEMoonChild @TJMarconi @RUDEBoyRiley & many more! pic.twitter.com/BeOdjaGZTw

— UsVsThemWrestling (@UvTWrestling) August 10, 2015

8/29!! CJ Parker’s/CJP’s last match! Sorry to say, but Moonchild is hanging da boots up! ? Thanks for everything, everyone!!! @UvTWrestling — CJP (@WWEMoonChild) August 10, 2015

For fans unfamiliar with his work, Parker was the man who took on Kevin Owens in his in-ring debut at “NXT Takeover: R Evolution,” busting him open and breaking his nose with an open palm strike.

Parker and World Wrestling Entertainment mutually parted ways on March 28, with WWE.com confirming the news three days later.

He signed his developmental deal in 2011, winning the Florida Championship Wrestling Tag Team titles on two occasions with Donny Marlow and Jason Jordan.

Following his release, Parker worked the CZW Best of the Best XIV tournament under the name CJP, advancing to the semifinals before falling to “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

Editor’s Note

Farewell, Mr. Parker. It’s been a doozy. 

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