Kanellis originally replied to a fan on Twitter asking where he is and if he would be a participant in the Royal Rumble match at the upcoming pay-per-view of the same name.
I’m here. Just waiting, learning and working hard. I’m like Jimmy Garoppolo learning behind Brady. Always listening, always learning. https://t.co/C3B8CcRxXV
— Miracle (@RealMikeBennett) January 4, 2018
A user with the name ‘President Troll’ and the handle ‘@GizmodoTroll’ replied to this, claiming WWE’s iteration of the ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy character was a huge failure, but Kanellis has had a worse time in the company.
Since signing w @WWE : got clean, bought a house and have a baby on the way. I want to be a failure all the time. https://t.co/CnCbMQbD8E
— Miracle (@RealMikeBennett) January 5, 2018
The troll continued to respond by saying the months he has been clean is nothing, Kanellis’ personal life is none of his business and to call him when he reaches four years of being sober.
Congrats on 4 years. Sorry you feel almost 6 months is nothing. Also sorry u feel like getting into a argument over who’s sobriety is better. @WWE has made my life significantly better, not sure why that upsets you, but good luck in your sobriety. https://t.co/YP7pOYQBjd
— Miracle (@RealMikeBennett) January 5, 2018
Another user explained that he knows Kanellis can provide a great performance but WWE is making a mockery of how badass he is.
I can only control what I can control. And I will continue to do that. What’s the point of stressing over things u can’t control. I can control my attitude and how hard I work. https://t.co/Pmd8fDlGAN
— Miracle (@RealMikeBennett) January 5, 2018
Yet another user would chime in and continue explaining how the ‘Smackdown’ star has been a failure in the company, citing numerous issues he has with Kanellis’ booking.
I guess we just have different opinions on what failing is. Also, not sure you understand what you’re talking about when you say “do almost nothing”. 16years of wrestling is what earned me good money. I wear that like a badge of honor. https://t.co/UnCUXjVTQd
— Miracle (@RealMikeBennett) January 5, 2018
Another user explains that while Cody [Rhodes] left WWE to be happier as a wrestler, Kanellis joined the company to job and get paid doing it.
You’ve mistaken positivity for content.I turn my negatives into motivation.U don’t wrestle for 16yrs,all around the world,for all 4 major companies,by being content.I work hard & every negative,makes me work harder.I just don’t bitch about what I don’t have.I just go work for it https://t.co/fADl4Vm3KW
— Miracle (@RealMikeBennett) January 6, 2018
Ultimately this prompted WWE’s “Road Dogg” Brian James to respond and explain that the users will never get it and that is a luxury.
They’ll never get it Mike and they have the luxury of not having to get it.
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) January 6, 2018
Kanellis ended the Twitter conversation by responding to James.
You’re absolutely right, man. https://t.co/ENXtMfEVe2
— Miracle (@RealMikeBennett) January 6, 2018
At six months sober, Kanellis continues to fight and do his best to get through every hardship he has faced. Below we have featured a video from WWE where he comments on the addiction, his recovery and rebirth.
What are your personal thoughts on the Kanellis family in WWE? Do you expect Mike, after he recovers, to be a big star within the company?
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