PWInsider reported today that there are tryouts happening this week at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
Among the names getting tryouts this week are former MLW star KC Navarro and former AEW/NWA/Impact star Kylie Rae.
Rae has wrestled for several major promotions and she was one of the early names signed in 2019 when All Elite Wrestling launched. Her time in the company was short because she stepped away to deal with personal issues.
In 2021, Rae pulled out of scheduled bookings to address her issues with alcohol:
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will not be able to perform at Freelance Underground and NWA this weekend, nor AAW next weekend. Unfortunately, I found myself in a relapse situation and need some time for recovery. This has been going on since late August and has gradually regressed since then. I tried holding this in and working through the pain, doing my best to fulfill commitments, but it’s become too much, and needed help. I have been having a different time differentiating what is real and what is fake, especially in these types of environments. Regretfully, I tried masking the pain through marijuana and alcohol.
I have tried to be as open as I can with all of you about my mental health struggles, but I was not being honest with the unhealthy coping mechanisms I adapted. For that, I’m deeply sorry. Graciously, with the help of loved ones, I have been working towards sobriety again.
I was hoping things would get better by this weekend, but this doesn’t seem to be a quick fix. At this time, I am seeking further help and am hoping to come back a healthier version of myself. I wanted to apologize for any issues this causes. I wanted to thank companies like Freelance, Freelance Underground, NWA and AAW for being so understanding and patient throughout this time. Moving forward, I would like to express my gratitude for all of you, and the continuous support and compassion you have given me. Whether you were able to understand or not, I have always felt your empathy and I can’t thank you enough for that. With love always”
Rae has been active on the independent scene and those who know her are of the impression that she’s in a much better place mentally these days.
