Mercedes Martinez ends in-ring career after suffering torn ACL
Wrestling Inc • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:16 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Mercedes Martinez announced on August 28, 2026, that her in-ring career has come to an end after suffering a torn ACL during a match for 2CW nearly two weeks prior. She made the announcement in a video on social media, expressing her heartbreak and disappointment, stating, “this is not how I wanted my career to end.” Martinez has been a prominent figure in wrestling for 26 years and emphasized that while she is stepping away from in-ring competition, she is not leaving wrestling altogether. She encouraged fans to support her merchandise sales to help cover her injury-related expenses and upcoming surgery.
- •Mercedes Martinez announced her retirement due to a torn ACL.
- •The injury occurred during a match for 2CW.
- •She has been active in wrestling for 26 years.
- •Fans can support her through merchandise sales.
- •Martinez reassured that she won't leave wrestling entirely.
- 1:00 PMWrestling Inc — Former WWE, AEW Star Mercedes Martinez Retires From In-Ring Competition After Injury
- 2:16 AMCageside Seats — Mercedes Martinez announces the end of her wrestling career after suffering major injury
"Back at the start of 2026, Indie Wrestling Hall of Famer Mercedes Martinez announced “one last run” for the in-ring portion of her wrestling career. Unfortunately, Mercedes’ Last Run tour has now ended early due to injury. The OG Badass announced the news in a video on social media tonight where she talked about suffering a torn ACL in the ring nearly two weeks ago working a match for 2CW. Martinez said the injury officially ends her in-ring career. She is heartbroken and has cried about it because “this is not how I wanted my career to end.” Full video message as it got cut off. pic.twitter.com/oI29v7Ko9C — Mercedes Martinez 🏳️🌈🇵🇷 (@RealMMartinez) August 28, 2026 Martinez thanked all the fans who have supported her work over the last 26 years, and stressed that her merchandise is still available to purchase. Those sales will help “supplement the cost that I have endured so far with this injury, as well as the surgery that is going to happen at some point.” Mercedes made sure to state that this is, “Not goodbye to wrestling. Just goodbye to the in-ring portion.” What are your favorite memories of Mercedes Martinez work in the squared circle? Let me know in the comments below, Cagesiders.
"Mercedes Martinez has announced her immediate retirement after sustaining an injury, with the former AEW and WWE star suffering an ACL tear.
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External links- Wrestling IncAug 28, 2026, 1:00 PMFormer WWE, AEW Star Mercedes Martinez Retires From In-Ring Competition After Injury
Mercedes Martinez has announced her immediate retirement after sustaining an injury, with the former AEW and WWE star suffering an ACL tear.
- Cageside SeatsAug 28, 2026, 2:16 AMMercedes Martinez announces the end of her wrestling career after suffering major injury
Back at the start of 2026, Indie Wrestling Hall of Famer Mercedes Martinez announced “one last run” for the in-ring portion of her wrestling career. Unfortunately, Mercedes’ Last Run tour has now ended early due to injury. The OG Badass announced the news in a video on social media tonight where she talked about suffering a torn ACL in the ring nearly two weeks ago working a match for 2CW. Martinez said the injury officially ends her in-ring career. She is heartbroken and has cried about it because “this is not how I wanted my career to end.” Full video message as it got cut off. pic.twitter.com/oI29v7Ko9C — Mercedes Martinez 🏳️🌈🇵🇷 (@RealMMartinez) August 28, 2026 Martinez thanked all the fans who have supported her work over the last 26 years, and stressed that her merchandise is still available to purchase. Those sales will help “supplement the cost that I have endured so far with this injury, as well as the surgery that is going to happen at some point.” Mercedes made sure to state that this is, “Not goodbye to wrestling. Just goodbye to the in-ring portion.” What are your favorite memories of Mercedes Martinez work in the squared circle? Let me know in the comments below, Cagesiders.
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