Scott Garland, popularly known as Scotty 2 Hotty recently announced today on Facebook that he has asked for his release from WWE.
Scotty 2 Hotty requests his release
He had been working in the role of producer and coach for the NXT brand. Here is what he wrote the following statement:
“Today, I have asked for my release from World Wrestling Entertainment. 30 years ago I stepped into a WWE ring for the very first time. I have lived my dream 100 times over.The black and gold brand was something special and I am proud to have been a small part of that. I always promised myself that I would never be part of something solely for the paycheck and that was where I was at. I told myself that I would walk away if I ever got to that point, so that is what I have chosen to do. Some of my most special memories will always be from the last five years working with NXT. The black and gold brand was something special and I am proud to have been a small part of that. I always promised myself that I would never be part of something solely for the paycheck and that was where I was at. I told myself that I would walk away if I ever got to that point, so that is what I have chosen to do. Coaching and producing the stars of NXT will always be a highlight of my life. I love you all more than you will ever know.”
Scotty 2 Hotty stepped foot in the world of pro-wrestling back in 1989 and he worked in various territories before signing with WWE in 1997. He tasted success in 1998 as a tag team with Brian Christopher where they formed Too Much, later known as Too Cool.
He was with the company as a wrestler until 2007. During his WWE run, he held the Tag Team Titles twice and had a run as the Light Heavyweight Champion. He made sporadic appearances for the company while continuing to work on the independent circuit. In 2016, he returned to WWE as a trainer at the WWE Performance Center. But now, the time has come for him to bid adieu to the company.
