Elayna Black Explains Decision To Sign With TNA, ‘It Felt Creatively Free’
On January 15, Elayna Black (Cora Jade in WWE) made her return to TNA Wrestling and officially signed with the company. She competed in TNA as part of the WWE-TNA partnership and wrestled there prior to signing with WWE.
After being released by WWE in May 2025, she competed on the independent scene for a bit before stepping away from wrestling in July.
Speaking to the Battleground podcast, Elayna gave more insight into signing with TNA.
“At first, I didn’t want to go anywhere. I just wanted to see how it was and ride out the wave and see where I ended up. I wasn’t in a rush to get anywhere. I ended up taking a break just because I needed it mentally. When I came back, I was just thinking about where I wanted to end up or what my goal was. I remember thinking about when I was with TNA last year when I was with NXT and came over. I remember thinking how good the backstage environment was, and how much of an actual family it felt like, and how much everyone was rooting for each other. It felt creatively free. They genuinely listened to my opinion and wanted to hear my input and ideas. Even back then. Keeping that in mind and realizing that I have friends there. I was like, ‘Let’s give it a shot. I think I would have fun and it would be the spot to make me fall back in love with wrestling,’ which is what I was looking to gain again and it has accomplished. I’ve very glad I’m in TNA,” she said.
As of now, Elayna is not currently scheduled to compete at TNA Rebellion.
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