Dana Brooke retires from in-ring, vacates TNA Knockouts title

Ash by Elegance, the ring name of Dana Brooke, announced she is stepping away from in-ring competition and vacated the TNA Knockouts World Championship at the Victory Road special, saying she can no longer compete. The announcement came in September 2025 at Victory Road, and she reiterated her decision during a recent virtual signing with RDP Promotions, where she described the shirt she wore at the event as her "retirement t-shirt" and confirmed she will attend TNA Bound for Glory and participate in meet-and-greets.

TNA Wrestling issued a separate statement saying that medical details related to her withdrawal are being kept private. Ash did not discuss specifics of any injury at Victory Road or during the signing, but in the online appearance she acknowledged the end of her active wrestling career while leaving the door open to other roles. "I might not be in the ring, but I'll still be busy," she told fans, and added "never say never" when asked about a potential return.

TNA has informed fans that the Knockouts title will be filled, with NXT standout Kelani Jordan set to become the new champion and scheduled to defend the belt against Indi Hartwell at Bound for Glory....