Ash By Elegance felt a sense of freedom after being released from WWE back in September.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, the former Dana Brooke commented on her initial reaction to being fired from WWE, wanting to control her destiny, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On her reaction to her release: “The moment I got the call. I’m not going to lie, it was the moment I got the phone call. It was Thursday that I received the phone call, and previously, from that Monday or Tuesday, I received a call that I was going to be booked for a pay-per-view for NXT. When I got that phone call, it was a bit of confusion at first. ‘Wait a second, I was just told I was working Sunday.’ It’s fine because I felt a sigh of relief and freedom. I can’t describe this feeling of a weight lifted off of my shoulders. ‘Wow, I can control my own destiny.’
“That was something I was battling with for quite some time. I felt as if, in my entire life, ever since I was a little girl, I was controlling my destiny. If I wanted to take gymnastics to that next level, I did. Fitness and bodybuilding, if you don’t bust your butt, you’re not going to get the results you want. I was grinding. I got to the point in WWE, which is an amazing platform to inspire and touch millions of people around the world, but you’re controlled and you cannot explore freedom.”
On wanting to control her destiny: ”That’s something I was yearning for. I wanted that control of controlling my own destiny. I want to get out there and empower women on my own and not be told, ‘You’re booked to go here this weekend. You have to go here and do this. This is what you’re doing on TV and this appearance.’ I got comfortable and I feel as though that was the scary thing coming out of this. This is really happening and I need to go and get it. It was a blessing in disguise because I’m close with my family and my parents were like, ‘Ash, you’re going to make it. Do not think WWE defines you as a person because it doesn’t. You define yourself.’ That really touched me.
“From that moment that I got the call, I felt freedom, and you best believe when I hung up the phone, I started getting on it and hustling to see where was the best fit for me because I knew it was not the time to hang up my boots and WWE was not going to be the one to tell me I’m stopping my career. TNA was the perfect fit, it was everything I was looking for. Talking with Tommy Dreamer and Gail Kim was the best and it made me feel this is the place to be. This is where I can explore freedom and opportunity all in one.”
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Former WWE superstar Dana Brooke, whose real name is Ashley Mae Sebera, recently opened up about her release from the company and her desire to control her own destiny. In a podcast interview with “Busted Open Radio,” Brooke discussed her initial reaction to being fired, her longing for freedom, and her plans for the future.
Brooke revealed that she felt a sense of relief and freedom when she received the phone call informing her of her release. She had been previously told that she would be booked for a pay-per-view event for NXT, so the sudden change in plans was initially confusing. However, she quickly realized that this was an opportunity for her to take control of her own destiny.
Throughout her life, Brooke had always been in control of her own path. Whether it was excelling in gymnastics or achieving success in fitness and bodybuilding, she knew that hard work and determination were essential. However, in WWE, she felt restricted and unable to explore her own freedom. This lack of control became a source of frustration for her.
Brooke expressed her desire to be in charge of her own destiny and to empower women on her own terms. She no longer wanted to be told where to go, what to do, and how to appear on TV. She wanted the freedom to make her own decisions and pursue opportunities that aligned with her goals and values.
After her release, Brooke wasted no time in seeking out new opportunities. She reached out to various promotions and ultimately found a perfect fit with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling. Speaking with industry veterans Tommy Dreamer and Gail Kim, Brooke felt that TNA offered her the freedom and opportunity she had been craving.
Brooke’s release from WWE turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It allowed her to reevaluate her career and take control of her own path. She credits the support of her family, who reminded her that WWE does not define her as a person, for giving her the confidence to move forward.
In conclusion, Dana Brooke’s release from WWE gave her a newfound sense of freedom and control over her own destiny. She is excited to explore new opportunities in the wrestling industry and empower women on her own terms. Fans can stay updated on Brooke’s journey by following her on eWrestlingNews.com, Twitter, and Facebook.