After eliminating herself in a WWE match in 2011, Gail Kim recently announced her departure from TNA, marking another significant turning point in her impactful wrestling career.
Gail Kim is a Canadian-American retired professional wrestler and a trailblazer in women’s wrestling.
She began her wrestling career in 2000 and ended it in September 2011, citing dissatisfaction with the company.
Gail Intentionally Eliminated Herself From A Raw Battle Royal!
Gail Kim‘s self-elimination occurred on August 1, 2011, during a WWE RAW episode. It was a Battle Royal match to determine the number one contender for the Divas Championship.
She was frustrated with WWE’s treatment of women wrestlers. Therefore, she went off-script and eliminated herself within seconds of the match starting.
This bold move was her way of protesting the lack of respect and opportunities for women in WWE at that time.
After her self-elimination, Gail Kim continued to make a significant impact in professional wrestling.
Later that year, she returned to TNA (now Impact Wrestling) and became a cornerstone of their Knockouts Division.
In 2016, she became a seven-time Knockouts Champion and earned induction into the TNA Hall of Fame.
Gail Kim Addressed Her Departure From TNA Wrestling Via Instagram Post!
Gail Kim recently shared an Instagram post addressing her departure from TNA Wrestling, with the caption:
THANK YOU ❤️❤️ and one last thought……. More women in leadership roles. Not less
In her statement, she expressed gratitude to fans, peers, and the TNA team for their support and opportunities over the years.
She emphasized her passion for wrestling and reassured her followers, saying:
Thanks to the incredibly hard-working and passionate TNA talent & crew that I have had the pleasure of working with. This will not end my passion or my love for wrestling and this is not the end of Gail Kim in the wrestling world.
Moreover, she highlighted the importance of having more women in leadership roles, a cause she strongly believes in.
After her statement, Gail received support from fans, peers, and industry professionals.
Many fans and colleagues praised her contributions to women’s wrestling and her advocacy for more women in leadership roles.
Canadian professional wrestler Chelsea Green responded to Gail Kim’s recent statement, saying:
You are the greatest KO of all time ♥️ We owe you so much.
She referred to Gail as “The original KO,” acknowledging her immense contributions to women’s wrestling and her role in shaping the Knockouts Division.
As for her return in the in-ring competitions, Gail mentioned that she deeply cares about her legacy and the fans and has not ruled out the possibility of returning to wrestling.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Gail is married to Robert Irvine, a television personality and British-American celebrity chef.
- The couple met in 2009 during the filming of one of Robert’s shows and tied the knot in 2012.
