It is a new year, but the eve of a career’s end. Former ROH Women’s World Champion and industry veteran Mercedes Martinez took to social media to announce her retirement midday Thursday, and confirmed that, at the end of 2026, she will be hanging up her boots.One last run. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/2PYWIbGQsd

— Mercedes Martinez 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇷 (@RealMMartinez) January 1, 2026

Martinez acknowledged that she has no plans for a post-wrestling future, but that her final year as an active performer will be receiving her full attention. As of writing, her post has garnered over 55,000 views. Fans flocked to the post to praise Martinez for her in-ring talent, and many wished the soon-to-be-retired Martinez well. Neither AEW nor ROH have reposted her retirement message.

Martinez debuted in 2001 on the independent scene before making her name in Shimmer. Over the years, she’s performed in ROH, WWE, AEW, and GCW, and is most known for her 220 day-long ROH Women’s World Championship reign, which was cut short by current titleholder Athena.