WWE
When Layla El made the difficult decision to retire from the ring in 2015, she meant it. The constant travel and physical toll had become too much. The Diva Search winner turned women’s champion transitioned to life after WWE and didn’t really look back. It wasn’t until the last year or so where El became more open to doing more appearances to meet fans.
“I took a break. I needed a break for myself. I was with WWE for about nine years,” she said. “I was supposed to do these appearances and backed out. I wasn’t sure. I kind of got scared of being in the public eye. I didn’t want attention. I did my first appearance, and it was just fun, lighthearted. I thought, ‘Why not?’ Plus I wanted to see the fans again.