Gabe Sapolsky Says Goodbye To Independent Wrestling

It was reported back in July that WWE had purchased EVOLVE, which would no longer be its own entity. Gabe Sapolsky has issued a new statement confirming that he has left WWN, as he’s expected to go to WWE with EVOLVE and work behind-the-scenes in NXT.

With WWN announcing the new Eddie Kingston Grindhouse show on September 26th, it is the right time for me to clearly state I have parted ways with WWN. This is amicable and mutually decided. I look forward to seeing new minds and ideas come to the forefront on the independent scene. I feel Eddie Kingston is perfect to lead the charge.

I still love working with talent, have a passion for talent development and enjoy the bell-to-bell aspect of putting on shows. However, the down time due to Covid-19 has made me realize how much I do not miss the day-to-day aspects of running an independent promotion. I no longer have the drive to continue the constant grind of running an independent wrestling promotion.

I consider myself retired as an independent wrestling promoter and booker.

I want to give my most heartfelt and sincere “thank you” to everyone who supported any independent promotion I was associated with over the years. I also give my deepest gratitude to everyone who worked with me.

The final stats are:

507 shows from Feb. 23rd, 2002 to March 1st, 2020.

Ring Of Honor – 208

EVOLVE – 146

Full Impact Pro – 81

Dragon Gate USA – 50

Style Battle – 9

WWN Supershow – 5

WWN China – 4

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup – 2

WWN Recruitment Camp Do Or Die – 2

Thank you for all the good times! I am excited to follow independent wrestling as a fan. I hope I can be a positive influence and help talent. I look forward to seeing most of you again down the road. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.