Tenille Dashwood (Emma in WWE) was a recent guest on the “Insight” podcast with Chris Van Vliet to discuss a variety of topics, including her release from WWE and whether she’d be open to wrestling again.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On her WWE release: “It was a rough day. I will say, since I returned to WWE, it was definitely a thought and goal of mine to be able to do a big show in my home country, and even attend in general on a tour. It was something I asked many times about when I was there. ‘When is the next tour?’ They hadn’t been for years because of the lack of travel and restrictions for years. Basically, I kept asking and thought it wasn’t happening.
“It was kind of a surprise when I saw that tweet that there was a show happening there. I still hadn’t been told by anyone. I thought, ‘Wow, what a dream to be able to wrestle there.’ Throughout the next few hours, we kept hearing people were getting released. I can’t say….we were basically expecting calls at that point. We were in that position where we thought we were going to get released, and then we did.”
On if she’d be open to wrestling again: “I will say, I was a little disappointed with that last run, and a little upset with how things went. I do think I have a lot more to contribute and I had very high hopes when I returned, it just didn’t turn out the way that I would have liked. In saying that, we did see it as a positive, we just weren’t being used, so it was, ‘Okay, let’s go do the things we want.’ That has been very exciting. At this point, we’re focusing on that.
“We do have a tour in Australia that we’ve committed to. Some autograph signings and a match. Past that, we’re focusing on other things right now. I can’t imagine ever fully stepping away from wrestling. It’s been my dream since I was a little girl and it’s the only thing I really wanted to do. I’m so glad I’ve gone after it and had the career that I’ve had. It would be hard for me to say, ‘I’m done with wrestling.’ In that same instance, I’m not actively pursuing anything or don’t have a plan moving forward at this point.”
Former WWE wrestler Tenille Dashwood, known by her ring name Emma, recently appeared on the “Insight” podcast with Chris Van Vliet to discuss her release from WWE and her future in wrestling. Dashwood shared her thoughts on her WWE departure and expressed her openness to returning to the wrestling world.
Reflecting on her WWE release, Dashwood described it as a challenging day. She had always hoped to have the opportunity to perform in her home country of Australia and had frequently inquired about future tours. However, she was unaware of an upcoming show in Australia until she saw a tweet about it. As rumors of releases circulated, Dashwood and her colleagues began to anticipate their own departures. Eventually, they received the news that they were indeed being released.
When asked if she would consider wrestling again, Dashwood admitted that she was disappointed with her last run in WWE and felt that she had more to offer. Despite the setbacks, she remains passionate about wrestling and believes she still has a lot to contribute. While she is currently focusing on other endeavors, Dashwood expressed that she couldn’t imagine completely stepping away from wrestling. It has been her lifelong dream, and she is grateful for the career she has had. However, she clarified that she is not actively pursuing any specific plans in wrestling at the moment.
Dashwood also mentioned that she has committed to a tour in Australia, which includes autograph signings and a match. Beyond that, she is exploring other opportunities and taking time to focus on different aspects of her life.
Tenille Dashwood’s journey in the wrestling industry has been filled with ups and downs. From her time in WWE as Emma to her current endeavors, she continues to demonstrate her passion for the sport. While her future in wrestling remains uncertain, fans can look forward to seeing Dashwood’s next moves and potentially witnessing her return to the ring.