Bobby Roode Speaks About Leaving TNA

In what was one of the major stories of the past week in professional wrestling, it was previously reported that both Bobby Roode and Eric Young have parted ways with TNA Wrestling.

Since then, Roode has spoken about his departure from the company with The Peterborough Examiner, based out of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. In the interview, he discusses a variety of topics, including why he left TNA, his future in the business, and the support he has been receiving from the fans.

Below are some highlights from the interview:

On why he left TNA:

“It felt like it was the right time. After almost 13 years in a wrestling company I felt like there was nothing really left for me to do there. I wanted to mutually part ways. I have nothing negative to say about TNA Wrestling. They treated me very, very well. It was just a matter of me being in a part of my life where I’m not sure TNA was the right fit for me anymore. The brand has been stale for the last little while and the growth wasn’t there as it was in the early years.”

On his future in professional wrestling:

“I’m a free agent so I can do anything I want as far as wrestling goes. I haven’t really dug deep into anything, yet. There have been a few phone calls put out to me and I’ve talked to a lot of friends in the business so we’ll see what happens. I’m certainly not in any rush. One thing I have learned in this business is that timing is everything. Thirteen years ago, I was struggling to make it in the wrestling business and all of a sudden I got a phone call to come and replace a guy on a TNA pay-per-view. Here I am 12 years later a five-time tag team champion and two-time world heavyweight champion. I would never have thought that. I felt the departure was the right time.”

On the support he has received from his fans:

“There has been an outpouring of support through social media I really didn’t expect. TNA put out a really nice press release (Saturday) night. It’s been pretty overwhelming the support I’ve got from a lot of fans all over the world and a lot of colleagues.”

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