Adriana Rizzo Issues Statement Following Her WWE Release
Former WWE NXT wrestler Adriana Rizzo (Anna Keefer) released a statement confirming her departure from WWE after four years. She expressed gratitude for her time with The D’Angelo Family, reflected on overcoming significant injuries like Achilles and ACL ruptures, and shared her disappointment at not getting to showcase her full potential before her release. Rizzo encouraged others facing setbacks to remain resilient and hinted at future endeavors.
Why it matters
This article provides insight into the personal and professional challenges faced by athletes in professional wrestling, particularly regarding career-ending injuries and the emotional impact of being released. It also highlights the transient nature of careers in entertainment sports.
“ My journey with WWE has come to an end. The last four years have taken me through some of the highest highs and hardest moments of my life, and through all of it, I’m proud that I always remained me.
I’m incredibly grateful for my time as part of The D’Angelo Family. They truly became family to me. Becoming Adriana Rizzo was such a unique experience, and I loved every second of bringing her to life. That opportunity showed me that I was capable of so much more than I ever knew.
My journey wasn’t an easy one. An Achilles rupture and surgery, followed by an ACL and meniscus surgery, kept me out of the ring for nearly half of my time in NXT. But I fought like hell to come back. And I did.
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