Published: Apr 27, 2022 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: Apr 27, 2022 by Sanchez Taylor
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Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay of The IInspiration (fka The IIconics) have announced their departures from IMPACT Wrestling, and indefinite in-ring hiatuses.
Lee & McKay both shared the following statement to social media, thanking IMPACT EVP Scott D’Amore, and the entire IMPACT family:
Former IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts World Tag Team Champions The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) confirmed today that they will be indefinitely stepping away from in-ring action.
“The Inspiration have been a great part of IMPACT’s Knockouts roster and wonderful to work with,” said IMPACT Executive Vice-President Scott D’Amore. “Cassie and Jessie are incredibly talented performers. Everyone at IMPACT wishes them every success in the future.”
The IInspiration issued a joint statement: “We first want to thank Scott D’Amore and the entire IMPACT family. “We have had such an amazing experience, working with the incredible IMPACT staff and roster. We will cherish these IMPACT memories forever. We are excited to start a new chapter in our lives and explore other opportunities that may come our way.”
Lee & McKay were released from their WWE contracts in April 2021.
IMPAThe IInspiration debuted for IMPACT in October, winning the Knockouts Tag Team Titles at Bound for Glory. The former champions unsuccessfully challenged for the gold during the Countdown to Rebellion 2022 last Saturday.
We wish Lee & McKay all the best for the future.
— Cassie Lee (@CassieLee) April 27, 2022
Thank you @IMPACTWRESTLING ❤️ pic.twitter.com/S2GjB3f9K8
— Jessica McKay (@JessicaMcKay) April 27, 2022
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