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CM Punk mentored Cora Jade, urging her to prioritize mental health and inspiring her to step away. Jade was released by WWE in May; she now wrestles as Elayna Black on the indie scene.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / August 29

Former WWE Star Elayna Black Talks Mental Health Struggles From Wrestling

Elayna Black, formerly known as Cora Jade in WWE, announced that she’s stepping away from wrestling in July. Most wrestling fans know about her from her time in WWE NXT, where she won the Tag Team Titles with Roxanne Perez.

WWE’s Gross Mishandling Of Stephanie Vaquer’s 1st Title Shot

Stephanie Vaquer has not exactly had the smoothest first 13 or so months in WWE. Her latest mischance came on Monday’s episode of Raw, general manager Adam Pearce told her that she was off this coming Sunday’s Clash in Paris card.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 22

Cora Jade Responds to Bullying Accusations from Former WWE Colleague

Alexis Lete says Cora Jade bullied newcomers and was mean, stemming from a dispute over a TikTok. Cora Jade says she tried to help Lete, denies bullying, and says she only spoke to her five times.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 21

Former WWE Star Cora Jade (Elayna Black) Drops Major Career Update

Elayna Black has taken to social media to announce that she is stepping away from the squared circle for the time being. The former Cora Jade, who held the NXT Tag Team Titles with Roxanne Perez, was released by WWE earlier this year and had reverted back to her previous alias for a return to the independent scene.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 19

Former NXT Star Cora Jade Details ‘Gaslighting’ Days Before WWE Release

Elayna Black, formerly known as Cora Jade, has opened up on a meeting she had with WWE just days before her release. Black was part of a surprising round of WWE releases in May, which included main roster talents like Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, Dakota Kai, and NXT superstars like Gigi Dolin, Jakara Jackson, Eddy Thorpe, and more.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 3

Roxanne Perez Reacts To Cora Jade's WWE Release

Roxanne Perez is officially a member of the WWE main roster, but her greatest friend and foe in WWE NXT will not be joining her there. Cora Jade was one of several WWE talents released last month in a round of budget cuts, finishing up a four-year run with the company.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 2

Former NXT Star Cora Jade Reveals She Almost Died During Her WWE Run

Elayna Black, formerly known as Cora Jade, almost died from an ectopic pregnancy during her time in NXT, the former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion has revealed during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 2

Recently Released WWE Superstar Confirms Interest In Joining AEW

Cora Jade says she loved her time in AEW and would like to sign there if the opportunity came her way. In a new interview with Ariel Helwani, Jade confirmed her interest in joining the number two wrestling promotion in the United States and credited the company's creative freedom as a primary reason why.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 4

Released WWE Superstar Says She Was 'Body Shamed By Bosses And Coworkers'

After a report by the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer began to do the rounds on social media, stating that many of the recent NXT releases were down to people not training hard enough, two of the released talents responded emphatically.

CM Punk Offers Cora Jade Support After Recent Release From WWE

CM Punk has sent a message of support to recently released NXT star Cora Jade, after the former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion shared an emotional post on Instagram following her departure from the company.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 3

Cora Jade, Dakota Kai, Shotzi release statements on WWE departures

Cora Jade, Dakota Kai, and Shotzi all released statements on Saturday regarding their WWE departures. Jade and Kai were part of WWE roster cuts announced on Friday.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 4

Unique Situation With Shotzi Unfolding As Talents React To WWE Releases

WWE underwent several releases this weekend, letting nearly a dozen performers go from NXT and the main roster. Among the cuts were Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shotzi, Shayna Baszler and Cora Jade.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 3

WWE Releases Multiple Superstars Amid Ongoing Layoffs

Recent WWE talent cuts include Shayna Baszler and Braun Strowman, aligning with post-WrestleMania roster trimming. Departures suggest financial moves & freeing up roster space - with Baszler issuing cryptic response to release.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 15

TNA Sacrifice notes: Cora Jade, Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson, Nic Nemeth

Notes from Friday’s TNA Sacrifice event. Cora Jade, who has been out of action since a match was stopped on last week’s NXT, did end up wrestling at Sacrifice, losing to Masha Slamovich in a match for the TNA Knockouts title.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / March 5

Injury Update On Cora Jade After Her Match Was Stopped Tuesday Night On WWE NXT

Cora Jade's match against Jorydnne Grace was stopped on Tuesday's night's episode of NXT. The referee separated both competitors and threw his hands up to call for medical attention after Grace had pushed Jade into the corner.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 4

Cora Jade match stopped on WWE NXT due to injury

A match was stopped on NXT following an injury to Cora Jade. During Tuesday’s show, Jordynne Grace and Jade were wrestling when Grace took Jade into the corner.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 11

Cora Jade Added To NXT Women's Championship Match At Vengeance Day After Special Surprise Appearance

Cora Jade has been officially added to the NXT Women's Championship at Vengeance Day on Saturday night. Going into this week's episode of NXT, the Women's Championship match was scheduled to be a triple threat between Roxanne Perez, Bayley, and Guilia.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 19

Fraxiom & Cora Jade among WWE NXT surprises at TNA Genesis

As promised, members of the WWE NXT roster made themselves known during Sunday’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view including the reigning Tag Team Champions Fraxiom and Cora Jade.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 27, 2024

Forgotten No More: Cora Jade Out to Cement Her Spot in WWE NXT at Halloween Havoc

You should never lose your job due to injury. That's something you hear often in a team sport like football or baseball when a member of the starting roster is forced to miss a significant number of games.

Wrestling News / Wrestling News / February 19, 2024

PHOTO: Cora Jade Shows Off Her New Look

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 16, 2024

WWE confirms Cora Jade out of action with ACL tear

Cora Jade will be out of action for some time. Shortly before a number one contender’s battle royal for the NXT Women’s title took place on Tuesday’s show, announcers confirmed that Jade had suffered an ACL tear at a house show this past Saturday.

Wrestling News / Wrestling News / January 16, 2024

WWE star expected to be back on TV imminently

WWE will be getting back a star who has been absent for a while, with the return coming as soon as possible tonight on NXT. Cora Jade had her match stopped due to an injury while challenging Lyra Valkyria for the Women’s Title last Friday night at an NXT live event in the main event as she suffered a torn ACL.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 13, 2024

Cora Jade injured at WWE NXT house show

Cora Jade was injured at a WWE NXT house show Friday with the specifics of the injury still unknown. Details are still light as to what happened, but Jade was wrestling NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria in Dade City, Florida, when she landed awkwardly on her leg according to one fan in attendance.

Wrestling News / Wrestling News / January 12, 2024

Cora Jade injured at WWE NXT live event

There appears to have been another injury tonight but this time it occured at the NXT live event in Dade City, Florida. There aren't many details at the moment but fans at the show are saying that her match was stopped.