Ash by Class made the stunning announcement final month at Victory Street confirming she wanted to step away from the ring. The rationale for her stepping away has stated to be a non-public matter. She not too long ago spoke at a digital signing with RDP Promotions the place she confirmed she was retired and that TNA has opened the doorways for her to work backstage.
“$30 for this high. It’s worn with me and Paige VanZant (in a photoshoot), but additionally, that is the shirt I retired in. It’s $30. My retirement t-shirt.”
Ash went on to state that TNA has opened their doorways for her to assist backstage. She stated ‘by no means say by no means’ about an in-ring return.
“Guys, thanks a lot. It was an honor, a pleasure. Thanks for all the time tuning in, and supporting me. I won’t be within the ring, however, I’ll nonetheless be busy. TNA has opened their doorways for me and allowed me to do issues backstage. Simply not within the ring. By no means say by no means so, possibly in the future once more…” (Fightful/Transcript)
Ash was Knockouts World Champion when she made the announcement and needed to relinquish the title. Kelani Jordan, who was Ash’s protege in NXT, is the present champion.