The mass WWE releases continued on Thursday when the company parted ways with 18 Superstars. There were some surprising names on the list this time around including former Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax.
Following her release it was reported that Nia Jax being unvaccinated was one of the reasons why she was released. Jax has since released a statement of her own noting that her vaccination status was never mentioned.
In her statement Nia Jax also noted that she was on a mental health break from WWE, and she had requested more time off after the company scheduled her to return to the ring on November 15. Nia’s full statement reads as follows:
“I usually keep my personal life private, but yesterday’s reports leave me with no option but to clarify matters. I recently took a short leave of absence from WWE for a mental health break. I’ve been working through so much — more than I can share — and so I took some time, with the full support of the company, to take care of myself.
Earlier this week, after WWE sent me my schedule to return to the ring for the November 15 show, I asked for an extension to my mental health break, feeling that I needed more time, and hoping I would have the ongoing support of the company I have given my all to for the past 7 years. I did not receive a response. The next I heard, I was being released. My vaccination status was never mentioned. I wasn’t given any choices or options.
It breaks my heart to be so abruptly let go, without consultation, when dealing with so much privately. I loved my career at WWE, I love the men and women I worked with, and I am going to need time to process this huge loss. I appreciate those people who have shown understanding and compassion during an incredibly difficult time.”
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