At TNA Victory Road, Knockouts World Champion Ash By Elegance shocked fans in attendance and at home by vacating her title. She was originally scheduled to face Masha Slamovich, but the match was canceled as Slamovich is currently under investigation by the promotion.
TNA announced earlier today that the champion had something to say. When Ash addressed the crowd, she stated that life hands you curveballs.
“I am no longer able to compete and do what I love to do. So with that being said, I’m stepping away from in-ring competition. And with a heavy heart, I have to forfeit this title,” she said.
The announcement was followed by impromptu battle royal with the final two participants getting a shot at the Knockouts title later tonight. Léi Ying Lee (formerly known as Xia Li in WWE) and “WWE NXT” star Kelani Jordan were the last two standing. As a result of the battle royal taking place tonight, the planned Knockouts tag title match was moved to Thursday’s “Impact.”
Ash By Elegance won the championship at “NXT” Heatwave when she defeated Slamovich and Jacy Jane in a Triple Threat match. She is also a former WWE star, known in that promotion as Dana Brooke.
