Ash By Elegance has revealed new details about the health issues that led to her brief in-ring retirement in 2025, explaining that the situation remains ongoing as she prepares for her return match at TNA Rebellion.
Elegance stepped away from competition at TNA Victory Road 2025, where she vacated the Knockouts Championship with the explanation that she was “no longer able to compete.” She returned to action in January, but recent interviews confirm the issue has not been fully resolved.
Speaking to The Generation of Wrestling podcast, Elegance made it clear that her condition is not a typical injury but something more complex.
“I’m still going through it, which is crazy. You don’t have to have an injury. What I’m going through is a health issue. A lot of people, especially in my situation, I don’t look sick. I feel good today, but tomorrow might not. So, it’s definitely a health issue.”
She described the situation as difficult to diagnose and revealed that she has already spent significant time receiving medical care.
“My issue is weird. They call it like a medical mystery. I’ve done so many things, I spent numerous days in the ICU that nobody really knows about because I haven’t put that out there yet until I honestly can find out really what this is. We’re on a good track now.”
Elegance also confirmed that the original issue that forced her out of action has developed further over time.
“In the beginning, what had happened that kind of forced me into retirement has trickled now into this, and it’s kind of all adding up to being this one diagnosis. I’m just not going to say it yet until it’s really out there.”
Despite the uncertainty, she stated that she is still able to compete, although there are challenges.
“I’m good to wrestle, it’s just sometimes it’s difficult because my body kind of goes a little wonky.”
She added that more tests are scheduled soon as she continues to search for clear answers.
In a separate interview with BCP+, Elegance admitted that her health has been unstable in recent weeks but emphasized her determination to compete.
“The last couple weeks have been a little shaky with me and my health. With that being said, I am more than determined, more than motivated. and wrestling is what keeps me going.“
She also promised to speak openly once she has a confirmed diagnosis.
“It’s unfortunate that I have to say it is health issues that I’m going through and once I have the proper diagnosis and everything, I am going to come out and share my story with everything that has been going on, because I am a very open and honest person.”
Elegance is scheduled to team with Heather By Elegance and M By Elegance as part of the Elegance Brand. They will face the team of Mickie James, Taryn Terrell, and ODB in a six-person Hardcore country match at Rebellion.
Ash By Elegance Opens Up on Health Issues Behind TNA Hiatus