EJ Nduka, currently working with AEW, has openly criticized WWE, accusing his former employer of prioritizing “hush money” over supporting its wrestlers. Nduka, who wrestled under the name Ezra Judge in WWE, was released in 2021 during the pandemic. Reflecting on his time there, he expressed frustration over being overlooked despite his dedication and hard work.
Nduka shared his thoughts on Twitter, saying, “I consistently showed up early and left late, yet felt overlooked when I sought help.” He accused WWE of focusing on “hush money” instead of supporting their wrestlers and their families, adding that the company abandoned him and others during a difficult period.
He revealed that he was pressured to sign a non-disclosure agreement, preventing him from discussing his lack of opportunities. However, he no longer feels bound by it. He found success in MLW and is now grateful to AEW and Tony Khan for giving him an opportunity that benefits his family.
Despite the challenges, Nduka remains determined to make a significant impact in wrestling. He recalled the difficult time he faced when WWE released him just after the birth of his son, and how he almost quit. His wife and several top wrestlers encouraged him to keep going, a support system he now appreciates in AEW’s locker room.
Below is what he posted on his X:
“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. 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.
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 yall can eat glass.
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”
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. We are doing great things and if it never existed a lot of us would have disappeared
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
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
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 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
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 even diffused a real-life fight on a plane. Regardless, this is certainly a huge rant coming from the AEW star as he had been waiting to say all this for the past three years. We’ll have to see if WWE will issue any statement on his accusations, as it is clear his situation was a very serious one.
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