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Elayna Black Says CM Punk’s Advice Pushed Her Toward Wrestling Hiatus

Black admitted fear of backlash when considering her hiatus, worried about letting promoters and fans down. Punk urged her to put herself first: “You don’t owe anybody anything… you are allowed to take care of yourself.” His words pushed her to step away until 2026 to reignite her passion for wrestling. After WWE’s release, Punk supported her by sharing Black’s vignettes.