Former WWE referee Mike Chioda has commented on his release from WWE last week.
Writing from his Twitter account for the first time since 2015, Chioda thanked WWE and the fans for a great 31 year run as a referee and 35 years overall with the company.
I Want To Say Thanks To the WWE & To All My AMAZING WWE FANS & Universe! 35yrs & 31yrs Refereeing Working for the WWE has been a FANTASTIC RUN!! I Am So PROUD to have Worked with So Many ICONS & AMAZING TALENT IN THIS INDUSTRY!! I THANK YOU ALL!! 1Luv! Mike Chioda @WWE
— Mike Chioda (@MjcChioda) April 22, 2020
A Very Special Thanks To All My WWE Co-Workers & WWE FANS for Reaching out to Me! I Really Appreciate The RESPECT & KIND WORDS FROM EVERYONE!! During these Unprecedented times in our lives. Everyone & There Families B Safe & God Bless!! @WWE
— Mike Chioda (@MjcChioda) April 22, 2020
Chioda was one of over 20 WWE personnel that were publicly released from the company after a press released was issued stating there would be layoffs and furloughs coming due to the COVID-19 pandemic.