Gigi Dolin Withdraws from Israeli Wrestling Event

Priscilla Kelly, a former WWE wrestler known in-ring as Gigi Dolin, has withdrawn from her scheduled debut appearance at an Israeli professional wrestling event amid online backlash related to the ongoing regional conflict. The decision came shortly after the Israeli Pro Wrestling Association announced her participation in the Passover Bash on April 6 at the South Sharon Cultural Center in Neve Yarak.

Kelly, who was released from WWE in May 2025 after more than four years with the company, had been set to compete in what the promotion described as a significant moment for the local wrestling scene. The announcement, shared on social media, prompted Kelly to post a brief confirmation stating she was heading to Israel. However, that message quickly drew criticism from fans and observers who highlighted the humanitarian crisis stemming from the Israel-Palestine conflict, accusing the planned trip of insensitivity.

Within hours, Kelly deleted the initial post and issued a detailed statement on social media clarifying her position. "I have made the decision to not travel to Israel for the show that was announced earlier," she wrote. "My intention was never to make a political...