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Ash By Elegance Opens Up on Health Issues Behind TNA Hiatus

Posted by admin on April 6th, 2026

Ash By Elegance has revealed new details about the health issues that led to her brief in-ring retirement in 2025, explaining that the situation remains ongoing as she prepares for her return match at TNA Rebellion.

Elegance stepped away from competition at TNA Victory Road 2025, where she vacated the Knockouts Championship with the explanation that she was “no longer able to compete.” She returned to action in January, but recent interviews confirm the issue has not been fully resolved.

Speaking to The Generation of Wrestling podcast, Elegance made it clear that her condition is not a typical injury but something more complex.

“I’m still going through it, which is crazy. You don’t have to have an injury. What I’m going through is a health issue. A lot of people, especially in my situation, I don’t look sick. I feel good today, but tomorrow might not. So, it’s definitely a health issue.”

She described the situation as difficult to diagnose and revealed that she has already spent significant time receiving medical care.

“My issue is weird. They call it like a medical mystery. I’ve done so many things, I spent numerous days in the ICU that nobody really knows about because I haven’t put that out there yet until I honestly can find out really what this is. We’re on a good track now.”

Elegance also confirmed that the original issue that forced her out of action has developed further over time.

“In the beginning, what had happened that kind of forced me into retirement has trickled now into this, and it’s kind of all adding up to being this one diagnosis. I’m just not going to say it yet until it’s really out there.”

Despite the uncertainty, she stated that she is still able to compete, although there are challenges.

“I’m good to wrestle, it’s just sometimes it’s difficult because my body kind of goes a little wonky.”

She added that more tests are scheduled soon as she continues to search for clear answers.

In a separate interview with BCP+, Elegance admitted that her health has been unstable in recent weeks but emphasized her determination to compete.

“The last couple weeks have been a little shaky with me and my health. With that being said, I am more than determined, more than motivated. and wrestling is what keeps me going.“

She also promised to speak openly once she has a confirmed diagnosis.

“It’s unfortunate that I have to say it is health issues that I’m going through and once I have the proper diagnosis and everything, I am going to come out and share my story with everything that has been going on, because I am a very open and honest person.”

Elegance is scheduled to team with Heather By Elegance and M By Elegance as part of the Elegance Brand. They will face the team of Mickie James, Taryn Terrell, and ODB in a six-person Hardcore country match at Rebellion.

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El Grande Americano Calls WrestleMania 42 Ladder Match a “Disgrace”

Posted by admin on April 6th, 2026

Ludwig Kaiser, portraying El Grande Americano, released a new bilingual promo on WWE social media targeting the Intercontinental Championship ladder match at WrestleMania 42, calling the bout “an absolute disgrace” without his involvement.

The promo began in Spanish before Kaiser switched to English to address a wider audience. “I gotta speak English because a lot of gringos don’t understand, but I want to tell you that all those luchadores are going to compete at WrestleMania. But the greatest one, the biggest legend, El Grande Americano, is not,” he said.

El Grande Americano then listed the competitors in the match while Tyler Bate, appearing as Rayo Americano, mocked each name. When Penta was mentioned, Rayo responded, “es un fan de Chaparro.” Dragon Lee was dismissed as “chiquito,” while Je’Von Evans drew the remark “no cultura.”

Kaiser continued by criticizing the match itself, repeating that it lacked credibility without him. “An absolute disgrace,” he said, before adding that someone should take action. Rayo backed him up with “A huevo.” The segment ended with Kaiser stating, “vamos a pensar,” as the duo walked off.

The lineup for the Intercontinental Championship ladder match includes Penta defending against Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Je’Von Evans, and Rusev. Los Americanos — featuring Kaiser, Bate, and Pete Dunne as Bravo Americano — have not been officially added to the match.

The promo appears to hint at a possible late change or interference at WrestleMania. The group has been feuding with the original El Grande Americano, Chad Gable, since his return at the 2026 Royal Rumble. Their rivalry has played out across multiple promotions, adding another layer to the ongoing storyline.

With WrestleMania 42 approaching, the comments from El Grande Americano suggest that the Intercontinental Championship match may not remain unchanged.

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Mercedes Mone Vacates APAC Title, Now Holds Zero Championships

Posted by admin on April 6th, 2026

Mercedes Mone is no longer holding any active championships after vacating the APAC Women’s Championship, bringing an end to a historic but rapidly shifting title run across multiple promotions.

Mone confirmed the decision in her Mone Mag newsletter, explaining that travel and financial limitations led to the outcome.

“While I was in London, I had to make a tough call. I sent the Malaysia Championship back,” Mone wrote. “My team and I really tried to make things work. We put in the effort, had the conversations, and explored every option. But at the end of the day, they told us they didn’t have the budget to fly me out and weren’t open to working with other promotions. That just didn’t align with the vision. So I made the decision to vacate the title.”

APAC founder Shaukat responded publicly, offering a different perspective on the situation while maintaining respect for Mone.

“I woke up on 3 hours of sleep to a flood of texts, tags, and questions, so let me say this clearly. I have nothing but respect for Mercedes Mone. She is a global star, in high demand, and I understand that her schedule and travel limitations are real.

I do not blame her for this situation, and I appreciate the opportunity we had to work together. But the public narrative being pushed does not fully reflect what actually happened. We did try. We did explore working with other promotions, because that was what was asked of us. I personally reached out, followed up, and tried to make multiple scenarios work.

I also need to correct this clearly: I did not ask other promotions to fly my wrestler in for us. I have the text and email receipts to back that up, and I am prepared to stand on that truth if necessary. I have chosen not to post private communications lightly because I still believe in handling business professionally, but I will protect my name when needed,” he continued.

For more context, I was even willing to go beyond our limits on my side. I openly said I would take on extra work and secure sponsors to try and bring Mercedes to Malaysia. That ultimately was not workable, which I understand, so we were pushed to explore solutions abroad instead.

I would have genuinely loved to make something work with Arek in Poland and Hal in France. Both were respectful, professional, and tried to find real solutions. I appreciate both of them for that. But when we looked at the full picture, it simply did not make business sense financially for us.

I also want to address Winnipeg Pro Wrestling. Our interaction was minimal. I reached, was initially ignored, and only received a single response declining based on budget and their story direction, which I respected. That was the extent of it. So the public version being pushed does not reflect my actual communication with them. Again, I have receipts for that. I am not here to tear anyone down or create more drama.

To Mercedes, I sincerely apologize for any public discomfort this has caused. I still have respect for you, and I understand you are likely speaking from what was communicated to you.”

Mercedes Mone Now Holds Zero Championships

With the APAC title now vacant, Mone holds no active championships. The only title still in her possession is the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament trophy from 2025, which is defended on an annual basis.

Her current situation marks a major shift from late 2025, when she held 13 championships at the same time across promotions such as AEW, ROH, CMLL, RevPro, and NJPW Strong. That run broke a long-standing record set by Último Dragón, and led Mone to adopt the nickname “Ultimo Mone.”

The downturn began at the end of 2025 with several key losses. She dropped the ROH Women’s World Television Championship to Red Velvet, the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship to Alex Windsor, and the AEW TBS Championship to Willow Nightingale, ending a 584-day reign.

The losses continued into 2026. Mone lost the CMLL World Women’s Championship to Persephone, the BestYa Women’s Championship to Swan, and the EWA Women’s Championship to Mila Smidt. She also dropped both the Bodyslam Scandinavian and Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s Championships to Alexxis Falcon in the same match, along with additional titles in Poland and Canada, including a loss to Jody Threat on March 31.

In total, Mone has lost 13 championships since late 2025. She has not appeared on AEW programming since a vignette aired on the January 10 episode of Collision. Reports indicate she is expected to return soon.

Woke up to a flood of tags, so here’s the truth.

We tried. We reached out to other promotions.

We did NOT ask anyone to fly our talent in — I have receipts.

I even tried to make Malaysia work.

End result: Nor Phoenix Diana didn’t get closure.

Just truth. pic.twitter.com/FoYAuDDXDM

— Shaukat (@TheShaukat) April 5, 2026

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Ted DiBiase Criticizes Celebrity WWE Hall of Fame Inductions

Posted by admin on April 6th, 2026

Ted DiBiase has voiced strong criticism over the idea of Dennis Rodman being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, questioning the criteria used for celebrity entrants.

Speaking on Everybody’s Got a Pod, DiBiase made it clear he disagrees with honoring celebrities who had limited involvement in professional wrestling.

“He wasn’t a wrestler. You’re gonna put a guy who might have been in a wrestling ring two or three times in the Hall of Fame just because of his name,” DiBiase said. “Put him in the Basketball Hall of Fame where he belongs, but not the wrestling Hall of Fame.”

DiBiase, who shared time with Rodman in WCW as part of the nWo, believes the celebrity wing has expanded too far. He pointed to names like Pete Rose, Drew Carey, and Donald Trump as examples of figures who were inducted despite not having traditional wrestling careers.

He contrasted those names with Jimmy Hart, who built a long career in the business as a manager.

“Jimmy Hart was never a wrestler. He was a great mouthpiece, and I think that is deserving. Because he put in a lot of time,” DiBiase said. “But to put a guy in the wrestling Hall of Fame just because he has a celebrity name in baseball or basketball, that just irks the hell out of me. What did they really do to deserve being in a wrestling Hall of Fame? Nothing.”

DiBiase also compared the situation to his own background in football to highlight what he sees as a flawed system.

“I was a pretty good football player. Why don’t they put me in the NFL Hall of Fame?” DiBiase said. “I think that’s stupid.”

Despite acknowledging that his comments may not sit well within WWE, DiBiase stood firm on his stance and made it clear he is not concerned about any backlash.

“I’m in the WWE Hall of Fame because I was a wrestler. I grew up in wrestling. Wrestling was virtually my whole life,” DiBiase said. “You take somebody who’s a great athlete in one sport, put him in the ring one time or two times, and then make him a Hall of Famer. See ya.”

His comments add to the ongoing discussion about how WWE selects inductees and whether celebrity involvement should carry the same weight as full-time contributions to the wrestling industry.

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Je’Von Evans On Fellow WWE Star Danhausen: ‘Hopefully He Don’t Curse My A**’

Posted by admin on April 5th, 2026

Pro wrestling tip number one: If you work for WWE, just do whatever Danhausen asks you to do. Or else, get cursed-hausen. Making his official main roster debut earlier this year, and looking for his first piece of gold hardware, Je’Von Evans is following that new unwritten rule to a tee.

“I think that he is very, very entertaining,” Evans chuckled alongside DJ Bootleg Kev on his podcast. “He’s tough, bro. People don’t know, but he can really get down…Hopefully, he don’t curse my a**.”

Hoping his “bouncy” persona will take him far on “The Grandest Stage of Them All,” Evans will make his WrestleMania debut in Las Vegas on either Saturday, April 18, or Sunday, April 19, in a fatal five-way ladder match (along with Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, and Rusev) for the Intercontinental Championship. The current titleholder, Penta, made the announcement of this high stakes match on the March 30 edition of “WWE Raw.”

So far, men like The Miz, Grayson Waller, YouTube star IShowSpeed, and Dominik Mysterio have all been on the receiving end of Danhausen’s curse. Hence, how Mysterio lost his IC title to Penta-hausen.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “The Bootleg Kev Show” with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.