Kayla Braxton, or should we say, Kayla Becker, is making headlines by officially ditching the WWE ring after nearly eight years of mic-wielding mayhem. Earlier today, Braxton took to Instagram to break the news, igniting the rumor mill that had been spinning ever since she swapped her social media handle to her real name. “After nearly eight years holding the microphone on WWE television, I am setting it down to pursue my next chapter. Next week at the world’s most famous arena, I will be officially signing off,” she announced with all the flair of a seasoned show-woman.
Reflecting on her WWE tenure, Braxton added, “During my years with WWE, I was able to master the art of the backstage interview. I hope I was able to turn minutes into moments for you who watched week to week and maybe even ushered in a new fan base. My banter with Paul Heyman became the stuff of legend, and I am so thankful for all he has done to elevate my career. I gained a wealth of knowledge from the Wise Man and for that, I’ll be eternally grateful.”
According to Fightful Select, Braxton’s exit follows the expiration of her contract, with no formal paperwork tying her down, just a gentleman’s agreement. AEW, ever the opportunists, were apparently in the loop about her free-agent status, but whether they slid into her DMs remains a mystery.
Kayla didn’t just stop at thanking Paul Heyman, she extended her gratitude to WWE’s bigwigs like CCO Triple H, Nick Khan, and all of WWE’s partners. Special shoutout to Michael Cole for opening the WWE gates for her in the first place. Signed in 2016 as a fresh-faced NXT ring announcer, Kayla climbed the ranks to the main roster in 2019, becoming a staple of backstage banter.
As she prepares to drop the mic at the “world’s most famous arena,” all eyes are on what this dynamic personality will conquer next. Stay tuned, folks—Kayla Becker’s next chapter is bound to be as captivating as her WWE saga!