Former WWE Superstar Tenille Dashwood had a rough time after being released from WWE the same day the company announced Elimination Chamber: Perth.
Dashwood, who competed in WWE and is from Australia, was let go from WWE in September 2023, shortly after sharing her excitement for the Perth pay-per-view event.
On a recent edition of the “Insight” podcast, Dashwood spoke about her most recent WWE run and why she thinks it fell flat. She said,
“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.”
While Dashwood did not appear at Elimination Chamber: Perth, multiple Australian Superstars did, including Indi Hartwell, Grayson Waller, and Rhea Ripley.
Former WWE Superstar Tenille Dashwood, also known as Emma, recently opened up about her time in WWE and the disappointment she felt after being released from the company on the same day they announced Elimination Chamber: Perth.
Dashwood, who hails from Australia, had expressed her excitement for the Perth pay-per-view event before her release in September 2023. In a recent episode of the “Insight” podcast, she shared her thoughts on her WWE run and why she believes it fell short.
“It was a rough day,” Dashwood said. “Since I returned to WWE, it was always a goal of mine to be able to perform in my home country and attend a tour. I had asked about it multiple times during my time there, but there hadn’t been any tours for years due to travel restrictions.”
Dashwood explained that she was surprised to see a tweet announcing the show in Perth, as she had not been informed about it beforehand. She saw it as a dream opportunity to wrestle in her home country. However, as the hours went by, news of other wrestlers being released started circulating, and Dashwood began to fear for her own position.
“We were in that position where we thought we were going to get released, and then we did,” she revealed.
Although Dashwood did not appear at Elimination Chamber: Perth, several Australian Superstars, including Indi Hartwell, Grayson Waller, and Rhea Ripley, did participate in the event.
Dashwood’s release from WWE came as a surprise to many fans who had followed her career. She had previously been with the company from 2012 to 2017 before being released and then rehired in 2021. During her time in WWE, Dashwood showcased her talent and charisma, gaining a significant fan following.
Since her departure from WWE, Dashwood has continued to pursue her wrestling career on the independent circuit. She has also been active on social media, engaging with her fans and sharing updates about her life and upcoming projects.
In addition to her wrestling career, Dashwood recently appeared on a YouTube video titled “Tenille Dashwood & Mike Rallis on Their Wedding, Life After WWE & Traveling The World.” In the video, she discussed her personal life, including her wedding and her experiences traveling the world.
Despite the disappointment of her release from WWE, Dashwood remains determined and focused on her future in professional wrestling. Her resilience and passion for the sport have earned her respect from fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
As Dashwood continues to navigate the wrestling industry, fans eagerly await her next move and hope to see her achieve success on her own terms.