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Newsweek
16-06-2025
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Injury Stops Former WWE Star's First Match After Release
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Priscilla Kelly, known to WWE fans as Gigi Dolin, made her first in-ring appearance since being released by the company. Her return match unfortunately ended early due to an injury scare. The former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion has since clarified the situation for her concerned fans. She explained that it was a recurring issue and not a new, serious injury. A String Of Recent WWE Releases Kelly became a free agent as part of a recent wave of talent releases from WWE. The releases included main roster stars such as Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, and Shayna Baszler. Several NXT talents were also let go, including Kelly, her former rival Cora Jade, the Gallus faction, and Dani Palmer. Following her departure, Kelly quickly booked her first match on the independent circuit. Post-WWE Match Ends In Injury Scare Kelly's first match since her release took place at Wrestling REVOLVER's "Cage of Horrors" show on June 14. She faced off against her real-life fiancé, current TNA star Zachary Wentz. The highly anticipated match had to be stopped prematurely. Kelly appeared to suffer a knee injury, bringing the bout to an unexpected and concerning halt. COLOGNE, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: A WWE Logo at the WWE Live Tryout at the Motorworld on November 7, 2018 in Cologne, Germany. COLOGNE, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: A WWE Logo at the WWE Live Tryout at the Motorworld on November 7, 2018 in Cologne, Germany. Priscilla Kelly Clarifies The Situation Shortly after the match, Kelly took to social media to address the incident. She explained that what happened was not a new injury but a pre-existing anatomical issue. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "My patella came out of place. It does that from time to time," Kelly wrote. "It's an anatomy issue I've had my whole life, and I've managed to always work through it, even sometimes continuing matches after it happens." She wanted to reassure fans that the condition is manageable. "It's not an "injury", it just hurts a good bit and I have to "pop" it back in place. Now ya know. Sorry, guys." My patella came out of place. It does that from time to time. It's an anatomy issue I've had my whole life, and I've managed to always work through it, even sometimes continuing matches after it happens. It's not an "injury", it just hurts a good bit and I have to "pop" it back... — Priscilla Kelly (@HellsFavoritePK) June 15, 2025 It will be interesting to see where Dolin ends up. Her ex-husband Darby Allin works for AEW and they've remained friends since the split. She would be a welcomed addition to the roster, and the women's division should she opt to sign with the promotion. There have been no recent reports about whether AEW is interested in bringing her in or not. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Interested in Working with Ronda Rousey Again: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Despite negative comments made against the company, WWE would still like to do business with Ronda Rousey should the opportunity come about. Post-WWE, Rousey has been critical of her experience, particularly the creative environment during what she termed the "death throes of the Vince McMahon era," which she described as "needlessly stressful." She expressed admiration for Triple H, wishing her tenure occurred under "the Triple H era" and noting he "believed in me from the very beginning." Rousey also cited her concussion history as a factor contributing to her departure from wrestling. According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, WWE remains interested in potentially working with former multi-time Women's Champion Ronda Rousey again in the future. Alvarez noted that this interest could also impact the status of Shayna Baszler, who was recently released by WWE. Baszler had Rousey's last match in WWE at SummerSlam 2023, effectively "retiring" her from the company in storyline. However, Alvarez suggested Baszler's departure might not be permanent if Rousey makes a comeback and requests her longtime friend's involvement. "WWE does still want to do something with Ronda Rousey," Alvarez stated. "Shayna Baszler obviously retired Ronda Rousey—or at least [that was] her last match in WWE. So I could not say that there's no chance we'll never see Shayna Baszler again." Ronda Rousey turned her back on the WWE Universe on RAW Ronda Rousey turned her back on the WWE Universe on RAW WWE He elaborated on the connection, adding, "I cannot say we'll never see Shayna again because if WWE makes a deal with Ronda and Ronda wants Shayna back, she'll be back." This suggests that any potential future negotiations with Rousey could directly influence whether WWE re-signs Shayna Baszler. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Following a decorated career in judo and UFC, Ronda Rousey signed full-time with WWE in 2018, debuting impressively at WrestleMania 34 alongside Kurt Angle against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. She quickly captured the Raw Women's Championship and was instrumental in the women's division's rise, main-eventing the all-women Evolution PPV and the first women's WrestleMania main event (WrestleMania 35). After a break, Rousey returned in 2022, winning the Royal Rumble and securing the SmackDown Women's Championship twice. She later teamed with Shayna Baszler to win and unify the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships before losing her final WWE match to Baszler at SummerSlam 2023. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
