Nia Jax Says WWE Released Her While She Was on a “Mental Health Break”

Nia Jax released a statement on Instagram following her WWE release yesterday.

Jax said that she had been on a leave of absence for a “mental health break” and asked for more time off earlier this week, but never received a response from WWE and instead was released.

Jax also addressed reports that she was released due to being unvaccinated, saying, “My vaccination status was never mentioned. I wasn’t given any choices or options.”

Here’s the full statement:

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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