Nia Jax Comments On Reports Of Her Being Released Due To Being Unvaccinated

WWE made it’s most recent batch of releases last night (November 4), when 18 stars from both the main roster and NXT were let go.

One of the more surprising names listed was former Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax. Shortly after the news broke of Jax’s release, a report emerged claiming that several of the released talents were let go due to being ‘openly unvaccinated’, with Jax being the only star named.

Nia took to her Instagram today to post her first comments since her WWE departure, where she explained that she was on a mental break from the company, and that her vaccination status was never brought up prior to her release.

She said:

“I usually keep my personal life private, but yesterday’s reports leave me with no option but to clarify matters.  I recently took a short leave of absence from WWE for a mental health break.  I’ve been working through so much – more than I can share – and so I took some time, with the full support of the company, to take care of myself.

Earlier this week, after WWE sent me my schedule to return to the ring for the November 15 show, I asked for an extension to my mental health break, feeling that I needed more time, and hoping I would have the ongoing support of the company I have given my all to for the past 7 years.  I did not receive a response.  The next I heard, I was being released.  My vaccination status was never mentioned.  I wasn’t given any choices or options.

It breaks my heart to be so abruptly let go, without consultation, when dealing with so much privately.  I loved my career at WWE, I love the men and women I worked with, and I am going to need time to process this huge loss.  I appreciate those people who have shown understanding and compassion during an incredibly difficult time.”

 

 

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