Elayna Black isn’t here to play nice—and now she’s letting the world know exactly how she feels about the haters.
Just days after making her surprise return to wrestling on the January 15 episode of TNA iMPACT, the former WWE NXT star took to Instagram on January 21, 2026, to send a message aimed directly at her haters. In her Instagram story, Black posted a photo of herself surrounded by stacks of cash, grabbing a bundle while sticking out her tongue—and she didn’t hold back in the caption: “Me while you parasocial virgins cry about everything I do and post”
The timing couldn’t be more appropriate. Her post comes right after it was confirmed she signed a one-year deal, locking her in as a full-time Knockout through the end of 2026. It also follows her appearance during the Genesis Countdown broadcast, which confirmed she’ll be appearing again on the January 22 live episode of TNA iMPACT from Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, NM.
Though she didn’t speak during her debut segment—introduced by new authority figure Daria Rae—Elayna’s presence was enough to set social media into overdrive. And it’s clear from her post that she’s very aware of how people are talking about her online.
According to Fightful, there were no reported negotiations between Black and other wrestling promotions prior to this TNA signing. The move comes just months after WWE unexpectedly released her in late 2025, despite fan support and rising momentum in NXT.
“We have not heard of conversations between Black and other companies prior to signing,” reported Fightful.
Elayna Black just made one thing clear: she’s not sweating the noise. From NXT’s frontlines to a fresh start in TNA, her latest move—and Instagram post—shows a new era of unapologetic attitude. And if that means ruffling a few feathers online, she clearly doesn’t mind.
What do you think about Elayna Black’s TNA comeback and her Instagram message to fans? Is she owning her narrative—or pushing the envelope too far? Sound off in the comments.
