Recently cut TNA referee Rudy Charles issues a statement on his departure, wishes his former employers "the best in their future endeavors"

Former TNA referee Rudy Charles (a/k/a Dan Engler) posted a blog on his Myspace page regarding his release from TNA. "I had been a part of the TNA family since the company began in 2002," Charles wrote. "On camera, I served as a referee since the first show and was promoted to senior referee a few months later.

"Behind the scenes, I was as a receptionist/assistant/merchandise guy/you name it for the first year and a half and have served as the Creative Assistant for the last 3½ years. During that time, it has been a privilege to serve my co-workers and you, the fans, every time I stepped into the TNA offices, the creative meetings or the six-sided ring. However, that chapter of my life has come to an end and I would like to wish TNA the best in their future endeavors." To read the full blog, visit Rudy's Myspace Page.

Powell's POV: Rudy is being professional about his termination, which has taken a number of people by surprise given the loyalty he showed and the sacrifices he made in the early years.