Update On Why Mercedes Martinez Left Retribution

Some may have forgotten, but there was originally another Retribution member. When the identities of the masked individuals were revealed, Mercedes Martinez was among them. Then, suddenly, she wasn’t.

Almost immediately afterward, Martinez returned to NXT. No explanation was given on television, but now new details about it have come to light. Fightful Select (subscription required) is reporting that the word among talent is that Martinez asked to no longer be part of the group. This request was made prior to the group signing new contracts.

Her new name was set to be Retaliation so there was definitely some thought put into her inclusion. This departure has left Mia Yim (or Reckoning) as the lone female member of the group. This has caused her to not be able to wrestle since her arrival on the main roster. The report also stated that there are currently no plans to add another female member to Retribution.

Mercedes Martinez has not wrestled in NXT since September 8 where she lost to Rhea Ripley in a steel cage match. It remains to be seen what she will do in NXT going forward.

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