“I Asked for My Release” - 62-Year-Old Star Hated His Time in WWE

“I asked for my release” - 62-year-old star hated his time in WWE

A 62-year-old star has revealed that he hated his time in WWE. Many names have had a less than pleasant experience when it comes to being a part of the sports entertainment giant.

Former WWE star hints at return after 2.5 years

Eric Bugenhagen, better known to wrestling fans as Rick Boogs, is ready to step back into the spotlight after more than two years away from professional wrestling. The former WWE standout has been building his brand outside the ring since his departure from the company, but recent comments suggest he’s preparing for a comeback that could shake up the sports entertainment world. Bugenhagen’s journey in WWE came to an unexpected halt in 2023 when …

Ex-WWE Star Is Open To Coming Out Of Retirement

Former WWE Superstar Rick Boogs was released from the company in September 2023. Later, in 2024, Boogs effectively announced his retirement from professional wrestling. During a recent appearance on the “Insight” podcast, Rick Boogs claimed that he could return to wrestling if the opportunity is right. The former WWE star said, “I don’t think so, man. I was a little soiled, sour flavor in my mouth. Don’t get it twisted, people. I got many things…

Eric Bugenhagen (f/k/a Rick Boogs) on landing a role on American Gladiators, whether he's finished with pro wrestling, whether his knee has fully recovered

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post Eric Bugenhagen (f/k/a Rick Boogs) on landing a role on American Gladiators, whether he’s finished with pro wrestling, whether his knee has fully recovered appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net.

Ex-WWE Star Rick Boogs Shares Honest Take on Future in Wrestling After His Release

Photo Credit: WWE Former WWE Superstar Rick Boogs is not done with wrestling. Rick Boogs last wrestled in WWE in the Slim Jim Battle Royal at SummerSlam 2023 before his release the following month. While he stated in a 2024 interview with Chris Van Vliet that he was done with wrestling, he changed his stance during his recent appearance on Vliet’s INSIGHT podcast. When asked if he was done with wrestling, Rick Boogs said, “I don’t think so, man.…

Rick Boogs Addresses WWE Release, How He Got 'American Gladiators' Role

Rick Boogs recently appeared on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet for an interview. The following are some of the highlights. So how’d you get on the radar for American Gladiators: “I just found an email address for a casting director that was involved in that. Emailed them, ‘Hey, my name is Eric Bugenhagen. I hoist, […]