This released WWE star has a brand new ring name.
Earlier this year, on 3rd February, it was reported that former Chase U member and NXT star, Duke Hudson, was released from WWE. Hudson last appeared on NXT television during his September 10th defeat against Ridge Holland. His last official win in the promotion was against Anthony Luke on November 22nd in an NXT house show.
Now, almost over a month later, Hudson has revealed his brand new ring name and character. Sharing his new name on social media, Hudson wrote:
“Duke Hanson 2K25.”
Now, going by Duke Hanson, the former NXT star also sported a brand new look and a new in-ring attire. Hanson is now scheduled to compete in his first match since his release at Pandemonium Pro Wrestling’s The House Always Wins event on April 17th.
WWE Veteran Matt Hardy Has Heaped Praise On Recently Fired TNA Star Gail Kim
Speaking on the recent episode of his ‘The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy‘ podcast, Matt Hardy opened up on Gail Kim’s recent termination, and heaped praises on her.
“I think she was a real standout and a real trailblazer, groundbreaker when it came to the style that women started working. Now that she has moved past that and she’s hurt and she’s beat up. She obviously put her body through a lot of wear and tear. I think she’s got a real good mindset and knowing also how to optimize your match. Make a match great but optimize it.
I think the girls feel very comfortable with her. They’re very trusting of her just because she has been around for so long and she has such a great track record not only of in-ring performances and breaking barriers in the women’s division, Knockouts division whatever division you call it but she is someone that they feel like has their best interest in mind. She’s very giving.
She’s very selfless in many ways, especially if she’s putting stuff together, she doesn’t really play favorites. She wants everyone to go out there and steal the show. She wants all of the women to stand out and look great. I think she’s truly there for the greater good of wherever she’s working.”
In other news: WWE has possibly revealed Malakai Black’s return date.