Former wrestler and longtime WWE producer, Arn Anderson has reportedly been let go by the promotion.
According to a report from Ryan Satin at Pro Wrestling Sheet, multiple sources revealed that Anderson - real name Martin Lunde - was released from his duties on Thursday night. Pro Wrestling Sheet says details on the departure are scarce and the reason for the decision was not revealed.
WWE declined to comment. We will update this story with more information as it comes.
"The Enforcer" joined the WWE in 2001 as a road agent and producer after the company bought WCW. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012 as part of the Four Horsemen stable with Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Tully Blanchard and James Dillon.
For those unfamiliar with the wrestling industry, a road agent travels with the talent and acts as a liaison between the superstars and management. They also help plan out matches and storylines. The 60-year-old also appeared on WWE television sporadically.
Recently, WWE hired multiple producers including Jeff Jarrett, Shane "Hurricane" Helms, Chris "Abyss" Parks, and Sonjay Dutt.
There hasn't been much word from WWE Superstars on social media, as was the case when wrestlers were released or rumored to be released from the company like Tye Dillinger and Hideo Itami, except for a few exceptions.
Thank you AA for teaching me and letting me sit under the learning tree. #ArnAnderson
— Miro (@RusevBUL) February 22, 2019
Love AA. I stole all of his catchphrases & use them on a daily basis. He went to bat for young talent & at the same time is essentially responsible for all of the current top guys & “golden circle”. He’s not corporate, but that’s a compliment. Can’t take wrestlers outta wrestling
— Cody (@CodyRhodes) February 22, 2019
Anderson began his wrestling career in 1982 but his career wouldn't take off until 1985 when he joined Jim Crockett Promotions. He would capture the NWA Tag Team Championships with Ole Anderson and eventually form an alliance with Ric Flair, Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard. This stable would be known as the Four Horseman.
Arn Anderson would join the WWF in 1988, but would leave for WCW after just a year in the company. He would wrestle until 1997 before formally retiring from the the sport.
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