Former WWE wrestler Cora Jade has publicly supported The Undertaker’s recent criticism of wrestlers using backstage hours to make TikTok videos instead of focusing on improving their in-ring skills. Her remarks come shortly after the WWE Hall of Famer voiced concerns about emerging backstage habits in the wrestling industry during WWE NXT events.
Cora Jade Finds Validation in Undertaker’s Statements
In an interview with TMZ, Jade expressed how The Undertaker’s comments resonated with her own experiences. She explained that hearing such a respected figure call out this trend reaffirmed feelings she and many others have held for years.
“I saw something of The Undertaker the other day, which is someone I’ve been a fan of forever, and have so much respect and admiration for, and have been around him. I saw him say something, don’t quote me. I don’t want to butcher exactly what he said, but something along the lines of, he goes backstage at NXT, and everyone is sitting around making TikToks and doing stuff on their phone instead of watching and learning from the matches, and I’m like, This is what I’ve been saying for three years. I’m like, it’s only after he says it that people like, yeah, ‘He’s right,’ and I’m like, yeah, because it’s The Undertaker. Of course, he’s right. But I also think that. When I saw him say that, I just felt so validated. I was like, thank you. Somebody else sees what my friends and I and everyone were seeing.”
—Cora Jade, Former WWE Wrestler
Impact on Wrestling Passion and Career Outlook
Jade revealed that the growing focus on social media distracted wrestling talent from truly engaging with the sport, which led to a sense of disappointment over time. She indicated that this shift affected her personal enthusiasm and contributed to her eventual departure from WWE.
It broke our hearts because we were all wrestling fans. It got to the point where it’s not my health to die anymore. It’s not my thing to care about anymore.
—Cora Jade, Former WWE Wrestler
The Significance of Prioritizing Wrestling Craft Over Social Media
The Undertaker’s critique, supported by Jade’s firsthand perspective, highlights concerns about the balance between cultivating a wrestling career and maintaining a social media presence. As backstage TikTok culture becomes more widespread, industry veterans and former talent emphasize the importance of dedicating time to studying matches and improving techniques to preserve the integrity of professional wrestling.
Moving forward, this conversation may influence how promotions and performers manage time backstage and allocate focus between personal branding and in-ring development.
