Brandi Rhodes decides against returning to WWE in-ring competition

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Brandi Rhodes decides against returning to WWE in-ring competition
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Brandi Rhodes confirmed she trained for a WWE in-ring return but ultimately opted against pursuing it. During an appearance on her podcast, she explained that she spent two weeks training at the WWE Performance Center alongside Norman Smiley and Fit Finlay. While she enjoyed the sessions and initially intended to return to full-time wrestling, she found the time commitment difficult due to family obligations. She stated that her daughter became upset during her training periods, which led her to decline further preparation for an in-ring role. Brandi Rhodes previously wrestled 20 matches in AEW before leaving the promotion in 2022.

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  • Brandi Rhodes trained for two weeks at the WWE Performance Center.
  • She worked with trainers Norman Smiley and Fit Finlay during the sessions.
  • Concerns about leaving her daughter behind influenced her decision to stop training.
  • Brandi Rhodes wrestled 20 times for AEW prior to her 2022 departure.
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According to Brandi Rhodes, she nearly made an in-ring comeback in WWE before opting against it.

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