AQA Announces She’s Stepping Away From Wrestling

AQA is stepping away from professional wrestling for the immediate future.

AQA is stepping away from professional wrestling.

The former Zayda Ramier took to social media to announce that she will be stepping away from professional wrestling for the immediate future because she hasn’t been in a good place with it, mentally and physically, in recent years. She thanked everyone for their support and expressed her hope that she’ll be able to reflect and see what path is best for her.

I want to take this time to say thank you to anyone who has ever cheered for me, supported me, bought merch, had me on your podcast or write an article about me. Those who sent loving messages, made fan art, gave me a hug during a meet & greet, or a high-five on my way to and from the ring. Promoters who booked me, opponents that stood across from me, and my trainers for teaching me everything I know I wouldn’t have made it this far without all of you.

 At this time, I have decided to step away from professional wrestling for the immediate future. For the past few years, both mentally and physically, I have not been in a great place with wrestling, and silly me, I kept pushing through because I didn’t want to be seen as weak, but it only sucked the fun out of every opportunity I had. I hope during this time I’ll be able to reflect deeply and see what path is best for me. 

Thank you AEW for granting me this time. 

Until I see you all again, much love.

With love, thank you. — pic.twitter.com/2Cfrv78PhC

— A.Q.A — (@AQAOfficial10) July 18, 2022

AQA signed with AEW in February. In her debut, she unsuccessfully challenged Jade Cargill for the TBS Championship on the February 9 episode of AEW Dynamite. She has also competed on several episodes of AEW Dark and Dark: Elevation. Outside of AEW, AQA defeated Miranda Alize on the pre-show for ROH Supercard of Honor. AQA most recently wrestled at Warrior Wrestling 23 on June 18, where Athena defended the Warrior Wrestling Women’s Championship against her.

AQA was trained by Booker T through his Reality of Wrestling school. She officially signed with WWE in February 2021. She was renamed Zayda Ramier, and she wrestled five matches before she was released on November 4.

She previously described how she was medically disqualified from competing in WWE. You can find his full comments by clicking here.