Luca Crusifino retires from professional wrestling after WWE departure

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 27

Crusifino, 25, whose real name is Roman Macek, announced his retirement on social media after leaving WWE last week.
He thanked fans, colleagues, and WWE staff, reflecting on his four-year wrestling career and his time with The D’Angelo Family and Evolve.
A former Duquesne football player, Crusifino debuted with a lawyer persona before adopting new gimmicks, ultimately deciding to step away from wrestling for personal reasons.

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