Elayna Black, professionally known as Cora Jade, has decided to step away from professional wrestling to concentrate on her mental health. In an announcement made on her social media accounts early Monday, Black shared that she is canceling all upcoming appearances and will take a break from wrestling for the foreseeable future. This decision follows her realization that wrestling is currently detrimental to her well-being and that she needs time to rediscover her passion for the sport.
Details of the Mental Health Break and Future Plans
Black revealed that she plans to use the remainder of 2025 to focus on self-care and personal growth. Although she originally intended to share a longer video explaining her feelings in depth, she opted to keep her public statement brief. She emphasized that stepping away is necessary in order to give herself the chance to regain the love she once had for wrestling.
I originally had a 10 minute long video explaining where my head’s at, and maybe eventually I’ll post it but seems unnecessary for now. I’ll keep it short but I am going to be taking a break from wrestling for the foreseeable future,
Black wrote.
It’s no longer good for my mental health and I’ll never know if that love for it I once had will return if I don’t step away. I’m gonna take the rest of the year to take care of me and go from there.
She also apologized to the fans and promoters who had anticipated her upcoming shows and expressed gratitude toward her supporters for their understanding.
I apologize to the fans and promoters who were looking forward to/booked my upcoming appearances. I hope you can understand. To my supporters, thank you -Brie/Elayna
Career Background and Recent Activities After WWE
Black, who wrestled under the name Cora Jade in WWE’s NXT brand, was released from her contract earlier in May during a round of budget cuts. Following this, she returned to competing in the independent wrestling circuit, including multiple events for the promotion GCW. Additionally, Black has launched an OnlyFans account since departing WWE. Her recent public discussions also involved addressing online criticism she received since her WWE exit.
Response to Online Criticism and Personal Challenges
In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Black discussed the harsh feedback she has encountered on social media. She acknowledged that fans are entitled to their opinions regarding her work and character, but she took issue with personal attacks that misrepresent her life and struggles. She voiced frustration over false claims about her being injury-prone, noting her serious health experiences that fans may not be aware of.
I feel like my work is one thing, because everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. I grew up a wrestling fan. There were people I didn’t like and I didn’t know them as a person. I feel like you’re entitled to your opinion about my work. If you don’t like me as a wrestler, as a character, that’s fine,
Black said.
When you come for me as a person and you start saying things that aren’t true, like the injury prone thing when you had no idea that I literally almost died, that’s where it’s like f*ck you, because you want to say all these things and expect me to be quiet because you don’t view me as a person.
Implications of Cora Jade’s Pause in Wrestling
Cora Jade’s focus on mental health and self-care highlights the pressures faced by professional wrestlers both in mainstream promotions like WWE and in the independent scene. Her break may open dialogue on the importance of addressing mental wellness in the industry. Fans and promoters will likely watch closely to see if this time away helps her recover and reignite her passion for wrestling, potentially influencing her future career path beyond 2025.
