EJ Nduka Speaks Out on Wrestlers Being Sidelined Due to Vince McMahon’s Hush Money Scandal

EJ Nduka has sparked significant conversation after sharing a series of tweets expressing his gratitude for his time in AEW, ROH, and his experiences in WWE.

Nduka, who was released by WWE during the April 2020 cuts at the start of the pandemic, found new opportunities in MLW and is currently competing in AEW as part of a tag team with Lee Johnson. Recently, the AEW star retweeted a video shared by former AEW World Heavyweight Champion Swerve Strickland. The video highlighted the challenges Black football players face in getting fair compensation, as depicted in the documentary Black Quarterback.

Strickland commented, “We’re still having the same conversations” and expressed his gratitude for AEW, emphasizing that the company is “shaking the foundation.” Nduka responded with a passionate thread, shedding light on his personal struggles within the wrestling industry:

“SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK. OTHER SIDE REFUSED TO GIVE US OPPORTUNITIES... AND NOW LOOK THE CREAM ALWAYS RISES TO THE TOP. INDUSTRY SHAKERS."

Nduka reflected on his transition from the NFL and IFBB to wrestling, stating, “I was the first one to the ring every single day and the last one to leave... Tried to ask for HELP but NOTHING.”

In a striking revelation, Nduka accused WWE of mistreatment during a time when Vince McMahon faced accusations related to hush money: "They pulled the rug from underneath my family and I and many other wrestlers cause he wanted to spend that money on hush money. As far as I am concerned y'all can eat glass."

Nduka didn’t stop there, adding, “I recorded ALL and have receipts. They even tried to pay me off and prevent me from coming to AEW for a WHOLE YEAR. They said ‘certain people don’t like admitting when they make a mistake.’”

He closed his thread with a sense of vindication, pointing to his gratitude for AEW and ROH, saying, “A firm believer in WHAT EVER HAPPENS IN THE DARKNESS ALWAYS COMES TO THE LIGHT. Luke 8:17. I’m forever grateful to @aew @ringofhonor and the ENTIRE locker for building something from NOTHING... Y’all don’t even know half; all you see is the end product.”

Came into this industry from NFL AND IFBB. Where the hardest working person in the room at the very least gets an opportunity. I was first one to the ring every single day and last one to leave. Came to every extra ring. Tried to ask for HELP but NOTHING.

— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024

I wish one of yall would even debate what I’m saying cause I knew this day would come. I recorded ALL and have receipts. They even tried to pay me off and prevent me from coming to AEW for a WHOLE YEAR. They said “certain people don’t like admitting when they make a mistake”

— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024

ID RATHER WORK FOR A BOSS WHO IS GENUINELY EXCITED FOR YOUR FUTURE & DEVELOPMENT. WHO waits at the end of the ramp for everyone to congratulate them instead of one who ignores you or buries you for trying to be different. YALL don’t even know half all you see is the end product

— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024

Told to sign an NDA and never say “I wasn’t given an opportunity” because I would black ball myself. Fast forward 3 years later I don’t give a damn. Yall left my family and I stranded during the pandemic and we almost lost our house.. I get my mouth shut and head down

— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024

Won’t speak up because of FEAR. But I’m not afraid and I have receipts and anyone who knows me they know I speak the truth. Anyway, get your popcorn ready cause #LEEJ about to shock the world just like I do every single time I get an opportunity.

— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024

Went to MLW and got over in ONE MATCH. There’s so much more I could say but I’m happy to be in AEW and I’m grateful for @TonyKhan giving my family and I another opportunity to be in this industry I love and have a lot of respect for. There’s countless of other people like me who

— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024

My son was not even 3 months old when I got released. I was never given a reason why.. I was only told “this was the toughest firing we ever had to do” we had nothing and it was there middle of pandemic. I almost quit but my wife and several top guys sent me DMs advised me NO

— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) September 27, 2024