RCW Superstar, Tank Runyon, Retires

At the end of his match Saturday night against Dirk Extreme, it was announced that was indeed Tank Runyon’s last match. Tank is following doctor’s orders to leave the ring permanently due to severe neck problems stemming from years of wear and tear in the ring. Tank couldn’t leave though without giving the fans one last match.

Whether he was loved or hated, fans always took notice to Tank Runyon as he knows how to control the crowd like few others do. Tank has been involved in some of the most memorable feuds and matches in RCW history. His locker room leadership and professional morale has been unparalleled. Tank promises that he will stick around in some fashion because quite frankly it just wouldn’t be the same without him.

We hope to have video up of Tank’s speech from Otway later in the week. THANK YOU, TANK!

Editor’s Note: On a personal level, Saturday nights show was quite possibly one of the saddest moments in my career. Those of you that know me, know that Tank Runyon and I have been up and down the road together for almost 10 years, and you know that at no time in my career have I ever been better than the times when I managed Tank. He was the first guy that I managed that actually took me “on the road” with him, always made sure that I got some nice spots in his matches, and that I was taken care of. I can’t even begin to tell you how much that meant to me, or how much I learned about the business because of Tank.

Above all else though, Tank has always been there for me as a true friend, and for that I will repeat what everyone said Saturday night, and what they will continue to say for years to come…THANK YOU, TANK!

Tank Runyon & The Mastermind