CJ Perry isnt holding anything back about her WWE releaseand shes got the receipts.
The former Lana recently sat down on Unwrapped and opened up about being released by WWE in 2021, even though she still had three years left on a five-year contract. It caught her by surprise, but she now sees it as the turning point that launched the next chapter of her life. Perry recalled how things were actually going well when the company cut ties.
She explained that it wasnt a case of her contract simply expiringshe was released outright while still deep into a long-term deal. But even though the situation looked harsh from the outside, she admitted the experience became a blessing in disguise.
Perry revealed the moment came just after a major opportunity landed in her lap: a chance to appear on Surreal Life. WWE approved her for the reality series, but just two days later, she was let go. Looking back, she believes the decision was all about business.
Still, one of her most memorable wrestling accomplishments came just before her releaseand its something that keeps her name forever etched in WWE history. She looked back at the Survivor Series 2020 pay-per-view, where she won the entire match for her team after being slammed through tables for ten straight weeks on Raw by Nia Jax.
She knows her in-ring record isnt overflowing with title wins, but she sees that Survivor Series moment as an iconic victoryand a sign that character work, even when painful, can lead to unforgettable rewards.
Now, Perrys found peace in a completely different lifestyleone focused on sobriety, wellness, building a family with Miro, and embracing creative projects like her podcast Identity Crisis. But shell always be proud of how she carved her name into WWE lore, even if it wasnt the way sheor the fansexpected.
CJ Perrys story proves that you dont need a title belt to make history. Sometimes surviving the chaos is the legacy.
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