Ex-WWE Star Returns To In-Ring Training After Over 10 Years Away

Published: Jan 14, 2024 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: Jan 15, 2024 by Sanchez Taylor

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A former WWE star has now returned to in-ring training after showing interest in returning to wrestling after over a decade away.

Gabbi Tuft previously wrestled in the WWE men’s division as Tyler Reks from 2008 to 2012.

She came out as a transgender woman in 2021 and following her transition, is looking to make her in-ring return.

Tuft recently noted that she visited the Rhodes Wrestling Academy and told Dustin Rhodes that she’d be interested in training at the facility.

Gabbi Tuft has how shared an edit featuring clips of her training in the ring at the Rhodes Wrestling Academy.

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The video, which you can watch below, noted:

“It’s been 11 years since I ‘ve been in a ring. Day 1”

Tuft shared the video to social media with the caption:

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Day 1…of many.

#AEWCollision #aew #AEWdynamite #WWE #WWESmackdown #WWERaw #RhodesWrestlingAcademy

Since retiring from professional wrestling, Gabbi has been working as a fitness model and coach.

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You can read Tuft’s full comments about returning to wrestling right here.

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