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2 clusters · 10 sources · 12 days · First seen 15 days ago · Last updated 4 days ago

Mercedes Martinez wrestling retirement

Overview

Professional wrestling veteran Mercedes Martinez announced her retirement from in-ring competition following a torn ACL sustained during an August 15 match against Allie Katch. While Martinez had been conducting a ‘Last Run Tour’ with plans to transition to occasional performances after 2026, she stated the severity of the injury makes a return to active competition impossible.

Following the announcement, Martinez launched a GoFundMe campaign to manage medical expenses. She disclosed that she lacks health insurance for the required surgery and rehabilitation, noting that her benefits ended after her AEW contract expired and her income decreased while working on the independent circuit.

Entities

Mercedes Martinez · AEW · All Elite Wrestling · 2CW · WWE

Timeline

4 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Mercedes Martinez launches GoFundMe after sudden wrestling retirement
Former AEW wrestler Mercedes Martinez has launched a GoFundMe to fund ACL surgery and rehabilitation after retiring from full-time competition due to injury.
15 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Mercedes Martinez retires from wrestling after ACL tear
Wrestling veteran Mercedes Martinez has retired from in-ring competition after suffering a torn ACL during a match on August 15, abruptly ending her ‘Last Run Tour’.

Sources

diva-dirt.com · dosdossolodos.com · fightful.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · ringsidenews.com · sportskeeda.com · superluchas.com · wrestlingheadlines.com · wrestlinginc.com · wrestlingnewsreport.com