Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, wrestling fans of all ages, gather ’round for the latest episode of “As the Ring Turns.” WWE’s very own Kayla Braxton is stepping away from the squared circle, but not without a little drama worthy of a main event finish.
In a move that shook the Twitterverse (now dubbed “X” because apparently, letters are better than birds), Kayla announced she’s leaving WWE, causing rumor mills to go into overdrive. The latest buzz? That our beloved “Talking Smack” co-host was negotiating a deal with AEW. But before you could say “Jim Ross BBQ Sauce,” Braxton was on X to deliver a flying elbow of truth!
“The support from [you] guys has been overwhelming,” Braxton posted, adding a splash of gratitude that’d make any babyface proud. “But I did wanna make [one] thing clear as I enter my final week in WWE: if I wanted to keep working in wrestling, I wouldn’t be walking away from the largest wrestling company in the world. Nice try, rumor weeds!”
Take that, Meltzer! In today’s “Wrestling Observer Radio,” our favorite rumor wrangler, Dave Meltzer, hinted at some AEW talks. Yet, Braxton’s social media smackdown seemed to put those rumors to bed faster than a sleeper hold.
But wait, there’s more! Meltzer, never one to be outdone, also speculated that Braxton’s departure might have something to do with playing second fiddle to Cathy Kelley and Jackie Redmond. Ouch, Dave, that’s a stiffer shot than a chair to the back!
For those keeping score at home, Kayla’s run with WWE has been quite the highlight reel. From ring announcing to backstage interviewing and hosting “The Bump,” Braxton’s been a versatile player in WWE’s roster for eight years. And while she might be stepping out of the ring, she’s leaving with a mic drop that’ll echo through the halls of the WWE Universe.
Stay tuned, folks, because in the world of pro wrestling, you never know when someone might make a surprise return. Until then, we wish Kayla all the best as she steps out of the spotlight and into whatever epic new adventure awaits her!