Elayna Black Taking Break From Pro Wrestling

Elayna Black - who previously performed in WWE as Cora Jade - has announced she is taking a break from professional wrestling.

The one-time WWE NXT Women's Tag Team Champion wrote:

"I originally had a 10 minute long video explaining where my head's at, and maybe eventually I'll post it but seems unnecessary for now. I'll keep it short but I am going to be taking a break from wrestling for the foreseeable future. It's no longer good for my mental health and I'll never know if that love for it I once had will return if I don't step away. I'm gonna take the rest of the year to take care of me and go from there.

"I apologize to the fans and promoters who were looking forward to/booked my upcoming appearances. I hope you can understand. To my supporters, thank you - Brie/Elayna. 'Let go or be dragged.'"

The former Cora Jade was a part of WWE from 2021 until her release in May 2025 along with the likes of Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, Gigi Dolin, and Dakota Kai.

Elayna Black returned to the ring in June following her WWE release and she had wrestled on the indies since then for the likes of GCW, DREAMWAVE, AIW, and Prestige Wrestling.

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