Former WWE Star Says She’s Retiring From Wrestling, Rumored Announcers For Women’s Tournament

The life of a WWE superstar isn’t an easy one, and even though some stars would like to wrestle forever (looking at you Ric Flair), sooner or later everyone has to hang up the boots.

Former WWE star Shelly Martinez, also known as Ariel in ECW, recently posted a new video on her YouTube channel, and she says that after she finishes up the rest of her dates she’ll be hanging up the boots.

“I’m gonna be at Laredo Wrestling Alliance next weekend in Laredo, Texas. Then in November, I’m going to be going back to Germany and hanging out with my buddies over there in DWA. But you know, after those two bookings, I think I’m pretty much done with in-ring stuff. Sad but true, but I think it’s time. The time has definitely come.”

Martinez also talks about whether or not she’s upset about not being invited to rejoin LAX and more in the video below.

WWE will be holding an all women’s tournament this summer, and excitement for the tournament is at an all time high. It’s rumored that the company is interested in bringing in former TNA Knockout Marti Belle, and former TNA Knockouts Champion Jade.

The tournament is expected to culminate with a live special that will air on the WWE Network on Tuesday, August 29.

Last summer WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic tournament was a big success, and Daniel Bryan teamed up with Mauro Ranallo to call all the action.

WWE has yet to announce who will be doing the commentary for the all women’s tournament, but PWInsider reports that there is talk of using Renee Young and Charley Caruso.

Lita and Beth Phoenix, as well as Bayley and Charlotte are other names that are rumored to be in consideration as well.