As previously reported, Joey Ryan, El Hijo del Fantasma (King Cuerno), Ivelisse, and Kobra Moon have all been granted their releases from the Lucha Libre promotion. The former LU talents filed a class action lawsuit earlier this year and were successful in finally being relieved from their restrictive contracts.
Joey Ryan took to social media and spoke about finally being free:
“I am now a free agent. Free from any contracts. Free from any bosses. Free from any restrictions. The last few years of my career haven't been without highlights (being featured in many major media outlets, becoming a top seller on Pro Wrestling Tees, shocking the world at All In, Main Eventing the Cow Palace, a role on GLOW, the growth of Bar Wrestling) but now it honestly feels like I have a new lease on my direction and where I'm going in pro wrestling. Most of my accomplishments have been fan driven due to the overwhelming support I have received so I just wanted to take a moment to thank all the fans who have accompanied me on this journey so far and hope you will continue on the adventure."
Ryan made his debut for Lucha Underground during the second season of the show back in 2015. His character was originally introduced as an undercover Los Angeles police officer. Ryan would remain with the promotion throughout the remaining three seasons.