# Layla's reflections on WWE retirement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/laylas-reflections-on-wwe-retirement
> Updated: 2026-08-14T21:04:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Former WWE wrestler Layla has reflected on her 2015 retirement, noting that her departure allowed a new generation of talent to emerge. She expressed gratitude for her career, stating, “It wasn’t my time. It wasn’t my moment. I had my time, and I had my moment, and I’m grateful for it.”

In subsequent comments, Layla confirmed she has no intention of returning to in-ring competition, having embraced a private life. While she is not returning to the ring, she has re-entered the public eye through her own podcast and continues to express admiration for current performers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: WWE stars Layla and Cody Rhodes discuss retirement and future plans

Former WWE Champion Layla confirms she will not return to wrestling, while Cody Rhodes expresses a desire to continue competing until Brodie Lee Jr. is ready to enter the ring.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-stars-layla-and-cody-rhodes-discuss-retirement-and-future-plans

### 2026-08-14: Layla discusses WWE retirement and bizarre fan encounter

Former WWE wrestler Layla discussed her 2015 retirement, citing the rise of new talent, and recounted a bizarre fan request involving signing Pepto-Bismol bottles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/layla-discusses-wwe-retirement-and-bizarre-fan-encounter

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