BREAKING: Justin Roberts Released from WWE

[Rob]

WWE has chosen to not exercise its option to renew ring announcer Justin Roberts' contract. Effective immediately, Roberts is released from WWE.

WWE wishes him the best in all his future endeavors.


-WWE.com

[Rob]

Shame...best ring announcer in wrestling. Should've fired Lilian.

[Travicity]

He sucked. Best ring announcer not even close.

[Big Evil]

I would rather have Finkel back than have Roberts. Lilian should do good covering him.

[Nerotheory]

Liked Roberts more then most announcers.

[Role Model]

I actually liked him a lot. Sucks, he was probably my favorite announcers behind the Fink.

[the madscotsman]

There are reports of him shouting at Michael Cole during the Dolph Ziggler match.
I have also seen wrestlers talk about JBL and Chris Benoit picking on him and even hammering on his hotel room door in order to get to him, so maybe he will be glad to be gone.

[Slash]

Damn that sucks!

[Role Model]

Justin Roberts posted the following on his Instagram account regarding his release this past Monday from WWE, where he had worked for over a decade:


"It might sound cliche, but I am truly overwhelmed & humbled by the messages I've received. As a kid who grew up loving & living for professional wrestling, I was able to chase, catch & live an impossible dream. I was a part of events I couldn't fathom with the heroes I idolized from both WWF & various childhood favorite television shows (Hello Betty White).

For a guy in a supporting ambience role--usually unnamed & unseen--I am blown away by the amount of people who apparently not only noticed, but also enjoyed my work. Announcing was my dream, until I realized the absolute best part was using my position to help others. It brought me so much joy to bring a smile to a fellow fan's face.

The Superstars I've announced & traveled with over the past 12 years are not only extremely talented to work year round and on the fly, but they are also the most unselfish people I've ever met. I couldn't help others without their support. Not one Superstar or Diva ever once hesitated when I asked them to meet a fan..or autograph..or call..or do whatever was needed.

After reading through all of your messages, I just want to say this: Please do not be angry & Please do not be sad. I lived my dream! I'm glad that maybe now someone else will have a spot to live theirs.

Many thanks to everyone I have worked with in WWE. Sue, the company gem & my guardian angel. The producers who have taught me so much and constantly let me pick their brains. The referees (They make it look easy. NOT an easy job). Security. Props. Audio. Lighting. PR. Cameras. Travel. TR. Catering. Production. PA's. My eyes and ears at the bell-Mark Yeaton. Everyone I have met along the way. Everyone who has come into my life because of this job & to those who I have never had the opportunity to meet, but have enjoyed my work. I appreciate & am grateful for everyone's support.

To Vince McMahon, Kevin Dunn & The Authority who gave me this incredible opportunity, I've got two words for ya: Thank You.

The journey has been incredible & almost unbelievable. This is the opportunity I've been waiting for to pen the final chapter of my memoirs."