Leila Grey isnt hiding from what she calls her most embarrassing moment in AEWand shes turning the situation into something empowering.
During her June 1, 2025 appearance on Hey! (EW) with RJ City, the AEW star finally addressed the infamous wig incident from her November 1, 2024 match against Queen Aminata on Rampage.
RJ brought up the viral moment bluntly, noting the unique dynamics of wrestlings fanbase and how some viewers may not grasp the cultural nuances of wigs in wrestling.
Leila didnt hesitate to explain what went down.
When RJ asked who was to blame, she responded without flinching:
Leila also made sure to give props to her opponent:
She then cleared up misconceptions about why she wore wigs in the first place.
RJ teased her with a quip:
To which Leila replied:
And she closed with a message that many fans needed to hear:
Leila Grey couldve let the wig slip define her, but instead, shes using it as a message of ownership, self-love, and growthon her terms.
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