Son Of A WWE Hall Of Famer Still With WWE?

An account that appears to be the real account of former WWE developmental talent Richie Steamboat, son of WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat, has recent tweets calling out NXT Champion Kevin Owens and praising Seth Rollins, seen below.

Steamboat hasn't wrestled since October 2012 due to back issues that were believed to be career-ending. It was reported back in 2013 that Steamboat was released by WWE but that report was shot down.

We've reached out to get confirmation on Steamboat's status with the company as well as the tweets and will keep you updated. Below are the tweets:

Richie Steamboat‏@WWERichie Feb 27

When I get back to @WWENXT and I'm fully healthy I'm coming for the World Championship...YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED...Mr. @FightOwensFight ...

 

Very proud of @WWERollins . He's came a long way in this company from starting at the good ole FCW to NXT and now to WWE. Proud of him.

 

Opinionated View- This would be great news if it's true. Steamboat had so much potential I would love to see him get healthy.

 

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Updates on Richie Steamboat and Layla

- Layla is still under a WWE contract, and while medically cleared to return to action, is away from the company dealing with personal issues. 

- While there were reports that he was released, Richie Steamboat is still under contract to WWE. Steamboat is still sidelined with a major back injury that could end his career.

Opinionated View- Could care less about Layla. I hope Richie can make some kind of miracle comeback he has a lot talent and potential.

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Richie Steamboat Released by WWE

Mike Johnson is reporting that sometime ago, WWE quietly released NXT wrestler Richie Steamboat  Richie is the son of WWE Hall of Famer and NXT trainer Ricky Steamboat. Richie was signed by WWE in 2009 and was last seen on the NXT TV show back on November 21, 2012 during his feud with Kassius Ohno (Chris Hero). Steamboat had not competed since then due to a very serious back injury that had required surgery. The news of Steamboat's release was first brought up by Chris Hero in a interview a few weeks ago. 

Opinionated View- This is disappointing as Richie had a great deal of talent and was one of the better guys in NXT. But I understand why WWE did it. Just like when TNA cut Sorenson if the guy can't get cleared or is to hurt to work you gotta let him go and open that spot up for someone else.

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NXT Star's Career in Jeopardy

-Richie Steamboat is set to have back surgery done soon. Steambooat, who has been out of action for several months, will have the surgery done by Dr. Joseph Maroon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There is concern that his career may be in jeopardy due to his back issues