Casey of Squared Circle Sirens reported late Friday that an NXT Superstar had quit. After gathering further information, Casey reported that it looks to be athletic standout Stacey Ervin, Jr. Apparently, Ervin had a suffered a concussion scare. After recovering, he was given time to process and think things over and he ultimately made his decision after that.
So…. rumor has it someone quit NXT this week. Gathering more information.
— 𝓬𝓪𝓼𝓮𝔂 𝓶𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓮𝓵 (@ifyouseekcasey) March 22, 2019
He was given some time to think about it but people think he's 100% done. He had what I'm told was a concussion scare and that's what did him in.
— 𝓬𝓪𝓼𝓮𝔂 𝓶𝓲𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓮𝓵 (@ifyouseekcasey) March 22, 2019
On Ervin’s Twitter, he has not posted anything wrestling related since March 8th. His most recent tweets hype up an upcoming personal project. While not outwardly giving explicit details, it appears to be related to overall physical and mental wellness.
🕴🏽 Very soon I will be sharing some major news & big secrets that will help transform thousands of bodies, minds & energy levels. It’s simple. Start where you are, with what you have, & own your goals. I’m in. Are you? 🌊 pic.twitter.com/1RG3UVLisp
— Stacey Ervin Jr. (@staceyervinjr) March 22, 2019
The former gymnast Stacey Ervin, Jr., received a tryout with WWE in May of 2018 and later signed a developmental deal. He made his in-ring debut on September 21st of that same year. He had also recently just made his debut on NXT television on the WWE Network. As we receive more information about Ervin’s status, we will be sure to share them.