Elayna Black wasreleased by WWE last month and immediately after that, Black stated that she was bodyshamed by her bosses and co workers in WWE and now Black has finally elaborated on these accusations.
While speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, Elayna Black talked about her time in WWE and how she always stood up for what she believed in, even when others didnt. She shared how she faced body-shaming but made it clear she doesnt want to blame WWE because it has always been her dream, and she still hopes to be part of it again.
Black said her dream was to become a WWE Superstar, and she worked hard to reach many goals. She got to work with Bayley and has Punk as a mentor now. But she also had some hard times because of peoples comments about her body.
Elayna joined WWE when she was 19 years old, very small and weighing about 110 pounds. She said people often made comments about her size, sometimes as jokes, but some were hurtful. She was told she wouldnt become a champion because of how she looked.
Black doesnt want to blame WWE, but she thinks things could have gone better if people didnt body-shame her. She said many people, especially men, made comments about her body that she felt were wrong. Being so young, it caused problems for her confidence and how she felt about her body.
After that, she worked really hard to build muscle. She went to strength and conditioning classes but felt those classes were meant for college athletes and didnt help her. So, she started working out on her own at another gym.
Elayna Black said maybe she shouldnt have responded to some mean comments online, but it was hard because of everything she went through and how much she had to improve.
Black also said people say a lot of things, and when she finally spoke up, others told her to calm down, which was frustrating. She reminded everyone she isnt trying to bash WWE, but some things made her feel sad because wrestling is her dream. She even left high school at 16 to start wrestling training. Even then, she believes everything happens for a reason.
Despite the body-shaming and struggles, Black has made it clear she will be the best version of herself. She is now a free agent and so well have to wait and see if she can reinvent herself in 2025, as fans are definitely supporting her.
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