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- Rebel is a pro-wrestling veteran who’s battled it all in the wrestling world. Now, she’s fighting through a new battle.
Rebel, who’s most recently worked under the AEW banner, was alongside Britt Baker for the latter half of her run. But, Rebel was off-screen in recent years due to illness. While she struggled to find out what the issue was, she now knows. Sadly, Rebel revealed that she’s been diagnosed with terminal ALS that is affecting her body and speech.
“Okay, here’s an update and hold on, because there’s a plot twist. First, I want to say thank you for all of your prayers because for those who know, it’s been a two year medical journey trying to find out what is wrong and finally, our prayers have been answered. The thing is, sometimes, we don’t want to hear that answer to our prayers. So, while I was waiting to have lung surgery for the masses on my lungs, the doctors finally found what’s going on. The doctors have diagnosed me with terminal ALS. There is not a lot of research behind ALS and we don’t know how long I have, but it explains why I have trouble walking and talking, all of my functions will soon decline. Now, we can pray for the future and what is to come. I want to say thank you to Tony Khan. Thank you to Tony Khan and AEW for supporting me on this medical journey. It has been a blessing that is unheard of. From the bottom of my heart, thank you and thank you to all of you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for a peaceful journey and a peaceful passing. I love you.”
Health update: plot twist. #als #rebel #aew #alsawareness #endals #alsawarenessmonth pic.twitter.com/S2yudity8R
— REBEL (@RebelTanea) May 1, 2026
Rebel has been flooded with prayers and well wishes from the entire wrestling community. Bodyslam would also like to send out our heartfelt prayers and well wishes to Rebel. Stay strong.
H/T Fightful
