Former AEW Star Announces Retirement

A former AEW star has announced his retirement from active competition after spending years making a name for Del Sol, the high-flying masked wrestler known for his time in AEW competed in a significant "Mask vs. Career" match against Atticus Cogar at Game Changer Wrestling's (GCW) Joey Janela's Spring Break 9 event, held at the Pearl Theatre within the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Friday a contest, Del Sol was ultimately defeated. Following the match's conclusion, in a poignant and symbolic gesture, the 29-year-old wrestler removed the mask that had become synonymous with his persona and left his wrestling boots in the center of the ring. This act is widely recognized in the professional wrestling world as a sign of a performer stepping away from active in-ring competition, suggesting a potential retirement for the former AEW a layer of emotional finality to the moment he shared a heartfelt message on social media, accompanying a video clip from his match at GCW. In his message, He reflected on his journey within professional wrestling, stating, "11 . Downs. Everything in between. I've been selfish and doing this for me. Now it's time to focus on my family and feeding them.I left everything I had left in the my boots. From the bottom of my heart... Thank you all for everything. Fuego is Done."Fuego Del Sol gained considerable recognition during his tenure in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2020 to 2023, and he also made a brief return to the promotion in 2024. However, prior to his time with AEW, Orso honed his craft on the independent wrestling circuit, even making appearances for prominent promotions such as Impact Wrestling and WWE, where he wrestled under his real name, KJ made his debut for AEW in June 2020 and initially became known for an extended losing streak on AEW Dark and Dark: Elevation. Ironically, this underdog status and his regular appearances on his friend Sammy Guevara's popular vlog helped him cultivate a dedicated and significant fan base.A pivotal moment in Fuego Del Sol's AEW career occurred in August 2021 when he was awarded an AEW contract following an impressive TNT Championship match against Miro. He was subsequently involved in a memorable storyline that saw him lose his car to Miro in a "Championship vs. Car" match, only to later play a crucial role in assisting Sammy Guevara in winning the TNT often being portrayed as an underdog, Del Sol was widely appreciated for his dynamic, high-flying wrestling style and his ability to connect with the audience, forging a strong rapport with the AEW also formed a notable tag team known as "Too Fast Too Fuego" alongside a masked Cody Rhodes. Following his departure from AEW in 2023, he continued to perform on the independent wrestling scene, showcasing his talents across various promotions before his apparent farewell at Joey Janela's Spring Break news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon ConfrontationMore WWE News:
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