A homosexual relationship was implied between the two wrestlers and they became engaged. They later revealed the relationship and engagement to be a publicity stunt. He then went on to wrestle under the RAW brand for a year, before wrestling overseas. In 2006, he returned to the WWE. He retired in 2009, and now owns CP Kustoms, a custom motorcycling manufacturing business. he also owns a Gym called Chuck Palumbo’s Garage Gym located in El Cajon, California. He is the co-host of the reality series, “Lords of the Car Hoards”, which airs on the Discovery Channel.