4 wrestlers who relinquished their titles in 2025

Overview

• In WWE, Naomi and Liv Morgan relinquished their titles on Raw for becoming pregnant and getting injured respectively
• In AEW, Adam Cole relinquished his AEW TNT Title at AEW All In due to an undisclosed injury
• In TNA, Ash By Elegance relinquished her TNA Women's Knockouts Championship, as she announced her retirement as an active wrestlers days after winning the title

Seth Rollins, who hurt his shoulder during the WWE Crown Jewel 2025 match against Cody Rhodes while delivering a Coast to Coast Head Butt, is likely to relinquish his World Heavyweight Championship. While there isn't a certainty on the issue, given the Visionary and Co. had pulled off a work tricking everyone to believe that he was legit injured, he might actually be injured this time.

According to several reports, the Revolutionary was removed from his scheduled match in the Japan Tour. In the upcoming weeks, there might be an update on his fitness and injury. If his shoulder injury turns out to be serious, it might damage some major plans.

However, he will not be the first wrestler to relinquish a major title in 2025. Major superstars from various promotions have dropped their titles in the last half year or so due to various reasons. Many of them have been due to injuries, while there are some wrestlers who relinquished their titles due to personal reasons and hard made decisions.

4 wrestlers who relinquished their titles in 2025

Liv Morgan

Liv Morgan had a match against Kairi Sane on WWE Raw earlier this year where she injured her shoulders. The match was halted midway and Morgan walked out of the arena. Kairi was declared the winner, as one-half of the women's tag team champion could not compete.

After scans, it was revealed that Morgan had damaged her shoulder badly. As a result, she was set to undergo treatment and recovery, which meant her relinquishing her tag team title. However, since the Judgement Day had an automatic backup in Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez didn't have to drop her title.

Adam Cole

Adam Cole relinquished his AEW TNT title at AEW All In 2025 in what turned out to be one of the most shocking and emotional announcement for the fans. None had expected such an announcement from the veteran, who looked great in the ring months prior to the greatest AEW show of the year.

At All In Texas, Cole relinquished the title and bid adieu to the fans. He did not reveal the exact reason behind his decision but mentioned that he had been suffering from an injury. It is to be seen if he will ever return to action in the upcoming months.

Ash By Elegance

Ash By Elegance relinquished her TNA Women's Knockouts Championship days after winning it. The TNA Superstar claimed that it was the end of her career and hinted at not competing anymore, which led to a shock for the fans.

The star wrestler vacated her title, which led to Kelani Jordan being crowned the new champion. Ash's sudden decision has been debated, as she didn't give an explanation for her big decision.

Naomi

Naomi cashed in her MITB contract at Evolution to become the Women's World Champion. She successfully defended her title at SummerSlam against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. On WWE Raw couple of weeks later, she was absent, thanks to becoming pregnant.

To take care of her growing child, Naomi relinquished her title. It was an expected birth, as doctors had dismissed Naomi from becoming a pregnant. At Wrestlepalooza, Stephanie Vaquer beat Iyo Sky to be crowned the new Women's World Champion.