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Matt and I began to embark on a whirlwind tour, not only in Hollywood, but in the fighting world as well. Shortly thereafter, I accepted the offer to come out of retirement and fight Tim Sylvia for the heavyweight title, and Gersh began lining up meeting after meeting with the appropriate producers and casting directors to get me film work. Matt Walker accompanied me to every one of those meetings. I’d ask, “Who’s this we’re meeting with and what’s he done?” Matt would look at me and shrug. “I have no idea Bud, but here’s what he’s done,” he’d say, handing me an Internet printout with the credits of the person we were on our way to see. Matt was the farthest thing from Hollywood. He wasn’t superficial or concerned with “who’s who.” He was a jock just like me, a ball player in college. He is one of the hardest working guys I’ve ever been around. He’s been a very valuable addition to Xtreme Couture this year, helping us not only expand our brand and secure my endorsements, but spearhead the formation of the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation. He has been my personal liaison at Gersh, championing my goals to all the staff and working directly with my real movie and TV agent Bret Norisberg at Gersh to land me two movies and a recurring TV role so far, with many more opportunities on the horizon.
In short, Matt Walker has become a close friend and confidante. Under the pressure and scrutiny of the decision I’ve recently made, Matt has had the blame unfairly heaped upon him from UFC president Dana White, who claimed, metaphorically at first, to have “bitchslapped” Matt. Later, White even stated to UFC Fight Club members to have actually physically hit Matt, something I assure you never happened. They have have physically never met. You tell me who’s acting “Hollywood.”
Matt Walker has been a consummate professional and represented me with class, integrity, and dignity, even in the face of extreme disrespect. For that, I can’t thank him enough and will be eternally grateful.
Sincerely,
Randy
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