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Layla discusses abrupt WWE departure and life since retirement

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Layla discusses abrupt WWE departure and life since retirement
Summary

Layla, a former WWE Women's and Divas Champion, reflects on her sudden decision to leave WWE in July 2015 during an interview with Chris Van Vliet. After nearly a decade in the industry, she felt worn out and outpaced by younger talent, prompting her to seek a quieter life. Layla admits she had no concrete plan after asking for her release but has enjoyed a private retirement. She expressed openness to making a one-off return, particularly for a reunion with Michelle McCool.

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  • •Layla left WWE in July 2015 after asking for her release.
  • •She had been with WWE for nearly nine years.
  • •Layla felt outpaced by younger talent and worn from constant travel.
  • •She enjoys retirement but is open to a potential one-off match.
  • •The interview details her struggle with identity after years in wrestling.
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  • 12:30 PMWrestling Inc — Layla Didn't Have A Plan After Asking For WWE Departure
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Former WWE Women's and Divas Champion Layla describes what led to her departure from WWE, and how soon the idea came to her.

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