With the 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Announcement came news that Hokey is calling it a day on his active career in The Great Arena.
Although nobody knew it for sure, the retirement has been a long time coming. It was the apparent impetus for Hokey cashing in his Royal Roulette title opportunity against a teammate, creating a rift in The United that extended beyond the Survivor Sequence title match.
Hokey says because of the tension he's caused he has decided to officially part ways with The United, thanking them for their friendship and their crucial role in his Hall of Fame career. His retirement has nothing to do with his competitive rivalry with Mimik, or his shock firing from The United earlier in the year. He simply feels the changing of the calendar is the right time.
Hokey has thanked everyone for cheering and jeering him through the various phases of his career. He gracefully accepts his place in the Hall of Fame, with a proviso - he isn't quite done yet!
Because of his Top 16 ranking, Hokey will be guaranteed qualification for the 2016 Master's Series round robin tournament. He also promises he'll make one last farewell run toward next year's Ultimate Grand Prix VII -- warning he wouldn't mind adding a fifth and final Undisputed Championship reign at the major!
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