Maria Kanellis shares health update after tumor diagnosis, reflects on AEW exit
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Maria Kanellis provided a health update following her exit from AEW, revealing she was diagnosed with a tumor on her adrenal gland nearly two years ago. After successful surgery, she was declared cancer-free and expressed gratitude for her support network. Kanellis reflected on her time in AEW, stating she felt she did not accomplish everything she aimed for and described her exit as a "downtrodden" moment in her career. She indicated that while she remains open to future opportunities, they must be the right fit.
- •Kanellis was diagnosed with a tumor on her adrenal gland.
- •She had successful surgery and is cancer-free.
- •She described her time in AEW as unfulfilled professionally.
- •Kanellis remains open to opportunities in wrestling.
- 7:16 PMWrestling Inc — Maria Kanellis Offers Health Update, Says She Was 'Downtrodden' After AEW Exit
"Former AEW/ROH star Maria Kanellis provides a health update after tumor diagnosis. She also reflects on her former tenure with the Jacksonville-based promotion.
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