WWE NXT Talent Announces Departure

WWE NXT talent Brinley Reece has announced her departure from WWE, with Reece noting on Instagram that she is leaving the company due to her health.

Reece wrote:

"After three years, I am officially closing my chapter Wrestling at WWE. This decision came after navigating personal health challenges and a serious injury that required surgery last year. It wasn't an easy choice, but it was a necessary one - choosing my health, my body, and my future first. That choice alone has been one of the most powerful lessons this journey gave me.

"The last three years have been truly life-changing. WWE pushed me in ways I never imagined, taught me resilience, discipline, and belief, and allowed me to grow not only as a wrestler, but as a person. Every setback, every win, every long day and hard moment shaped who I am today, and for that I am so grateful.

"To my supporters - you are the reason I kept going on the hardest days. Your messages, encouragement, love, and belief in me never went unnoticed. You stood by me through injuries, healing, growth, and transformation, and I carry that support with me forever. I love you more than words can say.

"This isn't an ending - it's a redirection. I'm proud of everything I gave to this chapter, and even more excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for being part of my journey. The best is still to come."

Brinley Reece - real name Breanna Ruggiero - signed with WWE in 2022 with a background in tumbling and acrobatics. Reece made her in-ring debut in September 2023 and she wrestled across NXT TV, Level Up, WWE EVOLVE, and TNA until her final match in March 2025. Reece underwent shoulder surgery in May.