AEW and ROH star Leila Grey revealed she competed in the recent World Beauty, Fitness & Fashion (WBFF) competition despite having a torn ACL from her TBS Championship match against Mone on AEW Collision. Gray, who lost to Mercedes Mohn at AEW Clash just a week prior, still managed to claim first place in the Diva Fitness Model 35+ category, earning her WBFF Pro Fitness Diva status. She announced on Instagram that she will soon undergo surgery to repair her knee injury, which will sideline her for a significant period. Gray shared that the injury happened before the championship match and the WBFF show, but she refused to back down, showcasing incredible resilience by performing through the pain with the help of a knee brace. During her match with Mone, Grey appeared to injure her knee after a strike in the corner but pushed through until the finish. It remains unclear if the knee strike specifically caused the ACL tear or if it was due to another incident.
Fan Take: This update is crucial for AEW fans as Leila Grey’s injury and upcoming surgery mean the loss of a promising talent from the ring for a while, impacting storylines and matches. Her determination to compete despite her injury highlights the toughness of AEW athletes and adds depth to the sport, showing the real physical challenges wrestlers face.
