Ladies and gentlemen, the powerhouse of the WWE, Raquel Rodriguez, is back with a bang! After what feels like a million years away from the ring (okay, it’s been since February, but who’s counting?), Raquel has finally provided us with a much-needed update on her health via her Instagram stories. And guess what? Things are looking up for the former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion!
Rodriguez had fans worried when she revealed back in January that she’d been diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome—a condition that doesn’t just sound complicated but also made her skin swell and turn red, especially on her face. Initially, she thought it was just eczema, but nope, it was something way more irritating. This diagnosis kept her away from traveling, training, and—gasp—wrestling. She even admitted she couldn’t bear to look in the mirror or be on camera. For a WWE Superstar, that’s like Batman without his cape!
But, like the true champion she is, Raquel didn’t let that keep her down for long. Her latest Instagram update from the Alliance Regenerative Center in Clermont, Florida, shows her on the road to recovery—and possibly back to the ring sooner than we thought! “We’re getting some bloodwork done, just to make sure everything’s still function good, hormones, thyroid, doing a full panel,” Raquel shared, while giving her dad a shoutout as he accompanied her during the check-up. Oh, and did we mention the hyperbaric chamber? Because Raquel did, and it sounds like she’s going full Tony Stark with these high-tech therapies.
Raquel went on to rave about the “amazing” therapies coming to the center in Florida, which, according to her, will soon be available to everyone. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s also been getting some top-secret cellular therapy through a clinic in Mexico. “Guys, I’m being honest with you, my skin has not looked or felt this great in months, and you know how long it’s been,” she said, showing off her glowing skin and newfound confidence.
And just when you thought this story couldn’t get any better, Raquel gave us a peek at her return to the ring with a post from fellow WWE star Natalya, who shared a video of Raquel back in action. Yes, that’s right, folks, Raquel is back to doing what she does best—kicking butt in the squared circle! Her last major match might have been at Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, where she battled it out with some of WWE’s biggest names, but something tells us Raquel Rodriguez is gearing up for an even bigger comeback. WrestleMania 40, anyone?