Mustafa Ali is ready to prove all his doubters wrong as he made clear during his first promo at a wrestling event following his WWE exit.
Ali was among those cut from WWE in September 2023, as part of the first wave of talent cuts following the launch of TKO Group Holdings. Ali’s release came as a surprise given that he was in the middle of a storyline in WWE NXT. There had been plans for Ali to win the NXT North American Championship before being cut.
Mustafa Ali Post-WWE Promo
After waiting out his 90-day non-compete clause, Ali made his return to action this weekend as part of an event at the APC 20th Anniversary event in Nanterre, France. Speaking to the fans after the match, Ali addressed what he’s been told in the past and made clear he’s ready to prove his doubters wrong.
“For more than the past 90 days [I’ve thought], what’s the first thing I want to say? And it’s as simple as this and if I tear up I apologize from the bottom of my heart. Every upper management that I have ever worked for in this industry has told me to my face that no one will ever cheer for someone named Mustafa Ali. [Fans boo, one says “f**k them!”] No, even better than f**k them, show them!
“And if those people are watching, right now I’m in a sold-out house in APC. And every single person in this building is chanting Mustafa Ali! I’m going to leave the ring with one more point. This is what I want in the industry. I want change in the industry. I want guys that are a certain level to reach down and pull people up.
“The young man, the young man that I just shared the ring with, let me tell you something. I have shared the ring with Rey Mysterio! I have been in the ring with AJ Styles! Name them, I’ve been in the ring with them and you my good man are just as good as them. It was an absolute honor to perform here. I landed this morning and I have not slept and I don’t give a s**t because this gives me life! Thank you all, good night, I love you.”
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— Sofiane (@Fiansodz10_) January 6, 2024
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