Kayla Braxton Clarifies Rumors of Joining AEW Amidst WWE Exit Plans

Kayla Braxton, a fixture in WWE for nearly 8 years, is set to depart from the company after the June 28th edition of Friday Night SmackDown. Her departure has sparked speculation about her next career move, including rumors linking her to AEW.

In her announcement, Braxton expressed gratitude for her time at WWE, highlighting her evolution from ring announcer at NXT to a seasoned backstage interviewer and host across WWE programming. She thanked colleagues like Paul Heyman and Michael Cole for their mentorship and support, underscoring her appreciation for WWE as a platform that nurtured her career.

Addressing rumors circulating in the wrestling community, Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio acknowledged talks between Braxton and AEW, suggesting she may be exploring her options amidst WWE’s internal decisions regarding on-air talent. However, Braxton took to Twitter to clarify her position, emphasizing that if she intended to continue her wrestling career, she wouldn’t be leaving WWE voluntarily. Her statement aimed to dispel speculations and reaffirm her commitment to exploring new opportunities beyond wrestling.

“The support from u guys has been overwhelming. I am so thankful for u. But I did wanna make 1 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! 😚”

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As Braxton prepares to bid farewell to WWE, fans await news on her future endeavors. Her versatile skills and experience suggest she’s well-equipped to thrive in various professional avenues, whether within or beyond the realm of wrestling.

Stay tuned to Ringside News for updates on Kayla Braxton’s journey as she embarks on her next chapter post-WWE.

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