Cora Jade addressed recent accusations of bullying from Alexis Lete, a former WWE Performance Center trainee, following claims made on a podcast. The allegations involved tension between Lete, Jade, and Roxanne Perez during their time at WWE’s training facility in 2022 and 2023, stirring controversy in the wrestling community.
Details of Conflict Shared by Alexis Lete
Alexis Lete, known as a model, social media figure, and ex-volleyball player, joined WWE’s Performance Center but was released in 2023 without advancing to NXT. On the “That One Time” podcast with Adam Metwally, Lete described Perez as a kind individual who seemed unable to maintain friendliness with her due to her friendship with Jade. Lete labeled Jade as “really mean” and one of her primary bullies during their time at the Performance Center.
Lete recounted an incident where Jade pressured her to remove a TikTok video, claiming it revealed too much about the wrestling industry. This friction highlighted ongoing challenges Lete reportedly faced with Jade and others at the training facility.
Cora Jade’s Clarification and Defense
In response to the allegations on Twitter, Cora Jade denied the bullying claims, sharing screenshots and her perspective on the situation. She wrote that Lete quickly generated conflict through disrespectful behavior and that Jade attempted to help her before tensions escalated.
Jade explained that she reached out to Lete to de-escalate issues that had already caught the attention of main roster wrestlers, but Lete initially dismissed her efforts before later apologizing. Despite accepting the apology, Jade expressed concern over how Lete handled herself and her attitude toward professional wrestling, emphasizing her pride in the sport’s traditions.
“I shouldn’t be giving this girl an ounce more of my energy but this will be the one and only time I speak on this and if you know you know- This girl came into the pc and immediately had heat with everyone for being disrespectful on more than one occasion.” —Cora Jade
“I texted this girl trying to HELP before her heat got worse (that had already travelled up to main roster before she even had a match). I’ll go ahead and post the screenshots myself. She chose to basically tell me to f*ck off and then continue to get heat for weeks. Only until multiple main roster talent members spoke to her as well, she decided to come up to me and apologize.” —Cora Jade
“I told her I appreciate the apology but I dont respect how she handles things and the ways she disrespects pro wrestling. I came from Indy wrestling, absolutely loved wrestling and was trying to carry on the love and respect that was there when I got there in black and gold. There is absolutely no respect for wrestling with people like this and it’s not my job to care about anymore. Which is exactly what is wrong with that entire place in general. I spoke to her maybe 5 times total [if] that. Blunt to a fault sometimes? Yes. But bullying is crazy.” —Cora Jade
Career Changes and Future Plans for Cora Jade
Cora Jade was released from WWE in May 2024 amid roster cuts and has since returned to the independent wrestling circuit under the name Elayna Black. Recently, she announced a pause in her wrestling career through 2025 to prioritize her mental health. This period of reflection may impact her future within the wrestling industry and how she navigates relationships with peers.
The ongoing conversation highlights the complexities and pressures faced by wrestlers both in and out of the ring, as well as the challenges within training environments like WWE’s Performance Center.
