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Various News: Shane Strickland Delivers Farewell Speech at DEFY Wrestling Event, ROH Throwback Match Features CM Punk


– As previously reported, Shane Strickland is expected to start in WWE soon. It appears earlier today, Shane Strickland (via PWInsider) gave a farewell speech at last night’s DEFY Wrestling event. His match last night was his last one for the company after he recently became a free agent.

During the show, the whole roster came out and surrounded the ring while Strickland was given a sendoff. You can check out some tweets and photos from the event below.
He’s giving a speech that this was his last match at Defy.
AdvertisementWe chant “THANK YOU SIR!” pic.twitter.com/DC6CTL5aRP
— Jennifer Scheurle (@Gaohmee) March 9, 2019
All the other wrestlers are out now to thank him. It’s super emotional!!!! pic.twitter.com/FxCBjf1dRP
— Jennifer Scheurle (@Gaohmee) March 9, 2019
We’re all singing now. pic.twitter.com/HLltJFcX6P
— Jennifer Scheurle (@Gaohmee) March 9, 2019
– ROH released a new throwback match featuring CM Punk and Spanky vs. Jay Lethal vs. Samoa Joe at Back to Basics in 2005. You can check out that full match video below.