EC3 is out of the NWAand hes not leaving quietly.
The former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion took to Twitter on January 1, 2026, to confirm hes officially done with the promotion. But this wasnt your typical thanks and goodbye post. EC3 delivered a raw, reflective and powerful message that unpacked everything he stood for during his runfrom carrying the top title to building a new developmental system from the ground up.
In the post, EC3 recapped his dominant reign with the legendary NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, noting he defended the title more than 80 times across four continents. He gave shoutouts to key matches, including Samhain in Cleveland against Tom Latimer, his death match with Matt Cardona, and his one-time bout against Jax Dane and he didnt forget the big one: And yes, I retired Tyrus. Youre welcome.
But EC3 made it clear that this run wasnt just about the goldit was about respect, work ethic, and setting a standard behind the scenes that few people ever see.
EC3 also revealed a major behind-the-scenes contribution: helping launch Exodus Pro, the NWAs first official developmental territory. According to him, that project wasnt just about opportunityit was about building a culture that produced results.
And while he didnt name whats next, EC3 ended with a message about leadershipsomething he believes is earned, not assigned.
After revitalizing the NWA title and pushing the companys old-school vision forward, EC3s exit marks a major changebut one that feels like the start of a new mission.
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