Candice LeRae experienced a difficult weekend during the WWE Evolution event, where she competed in the battle royal that offered the winner a world title match at Clash In Paris. The match concluded with Stephanie Vaquer claiming victory, while LeRae was eliminated after a decisive hip attack from NXT’s Jaida Parker. During the commentary, Michael Cole mistakenly referred to LeRae as Candice Michelle, a former WWE Women’s Champion, which added to her frustrations.
LeRae Shares Her Reaction After Mistakes and Mishaps
The troubles did not end with the match. After her elimination and the on-air misidentification, LeRae returned home where her young son unexpectedly kicked her in the nose, causing injury. She openly discussed these incidents on Instagram, expressing her mixed feelings about the day.
Well…. Michael Cole keeps screwing up my name (@itsmebayley was right about him apparently), the NXT girls are super disrespectful bullies, and then I came home to my beautiful son…. Who kicked me in the nose and busted me open. Doing great. But hey! I have new merch sooooo…. If anyone is interested in cheering me up…. There’s that.
—Candice LeRae, WWE Wrestler
LeRae’s History of Toughness in Wrestling
This is not the first time Candice LeRae has dealt with physical adversity in the ring. She famously endured a thumbtack-filled superkick to the face from Matt Jackson at a PWG event in 2014, leaving her bloodied but victorious as one-half of the PWG World Tag Team Champions. Her resilience remains well known among wrestling fans.
Ongoing Impact and Fan Reactions
The confusion over Candice LeRae’s WWE Evolution name and the physical setbacks she faced have drawn attention from fans who empathize with her challenges. As she continues to compete in WWE and represent the brand, these moments highlight the unpredictable nature of wrestling both inside and outside the ring. LeRae’s openness and toughness may continue to foster strong fan support moving forward.
