Ash by Elegance made the shocking announcement last month at Victory Road confirming she needed to step away from the ring. The reason for her stepping away has said to be a private matter. She recently spoke at a virtual signing with RDP Promotions where she confirmed she was retired and that TNA has opened the doors for her to work backstage.
“$30 for this top. It is worn with me and Paige VanZant (in a photoshoot), but also, this is the shirt I retired in. It’s $30. My retirement t-shirt.”
Ash went on to state that TNA has opened their doors for her to help backstage. She said ‘never say never’ about an in-ring return.
“Guys, thank you so much. It was an honor, a pleasure. Thanks for always tuning in, and supporting me. I might not be in the ring, but, I’ll still be busy. TNA has opened their doors for me and allowed me to do things backstage. Just not in the ring. Never say never so, maybe one day again…” (Fightful/Transcript)
Ash was Knockouts World Champion when she made the announcement and had to relinquish the title. Kelani Jordan, who was Ash’s protege in NXT, is the current champion.