Brandi Rhodes, Taya Valkyrie, Shane Helms, Bayley, Ali, More React To Kylie Rae Leaving Wrestling
On Monday morning, Kylie Rae announced that she is stepping away from wrestling.
Rae wrote on her Patreon, “I wanted to take this time to say I am no longer a professional wrestler and am currently taking a break from social media. It’s been a very hard decision to make but please understand” and apologized for the lack of communication.
Taking to social media, many wrestlers sent their well wishes to Kylie as she steps away.
Wishing @IamKylieRae the absolute best as she moves forward. I hope that people will allow her the privacy she desires now. Health > theories — #SmileyKylie
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) November 2, 2020
I enjoyed Kylie Rae’s work and I hate to hear that she’s leaving something that she was very talented at. But her health and happiness come first and I hope that she’s able to find both. All my best to her!!
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) November 2, 2020
— sammy guevara (@sammyguevara) November 2, 2020
NOT SURE IF YOU ARE GONNA SEE THIS, BUT THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS I’VE EVER BEEN APART OF
THANK YOU KYLIE, I HOPE YOU FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR pic.twitter.com/pLkE1zkGID
— WARHORSE (@JPWARHORSE) November 2, 2020
Nothing but love and respect for Kylie Rae
— Aj Gray (@RichHomieJuice) November 2, 2020
I hope she knows how universally loved she is as a person first and foremost. Inner peace doesn’t have a price tag. Love you Kylie.
— Shazza McKenzie (@Shazza_McKenzie) November 2, 2020
We love you Kylie — pic.twitter.com/FY6V1nWu94
— Taya Valkyrie (@TheTayaValkyrie) November 2, 2020
Kylie Rae is an incredible athlete with an infectious, positive personality. Wrestling can be very taxing on the body and mind. I hope she takes all the time she needs
— Brian Pillman (@FlyinBrianJr) November 2, 2020
Kylie is one of the sweetest people I ever met. And a stellar wrestler. I’m glad she’s putting herself first
— Heather Monroe — (@Heatherisme) November 2, 2020
Thank you, Kylie Rae.
Your happiness and health is so important to us all. I hope this finds you, because there are a lot of people that are inspired by you and that love you so much.
— Gregory Iron (@GregoryIron) November 2, 2020
Thank you Kylie
— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) November 2, 2020
Mental health above all else. Best of luck Kylie Rae.
— WORLD FAMOUS CB — (@CheeseburgerROH) November 2, 2020
Wrestling is a big deal, but being a healthy and happy human should always come first. I’ve always admired Kylie. Love and respect — https://t.co/ejxCiZtxrn
— Lady Frost (@RealLadyFrost) November 2, 2020
#ThankYouKylie — pic.twitter.com/ttQc9jCw2E
— Freelance Wrestling (@FreelanceWres) November 2, 2020
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) November 2, 2020
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) November 2, 2020
You can watch Fightful’s reaction to the Kylie Rae news in the video above.