AEW Dark Regular Dani Jordyn Steps Away from Pro Wrestling

Dani Jordyn is officially stepping away from pro wrestling, revealing that she no longer has the passion to keep going.

The former AEW Dark competitor and Georgia indie standout took to social media to make the emotional announcement, explaining that she hasn’t been in the right mindset for a while.

“I’d like to inform everyone that I am officially pulling out of pro wrestling. I’m not in a great place mentally. I’ve been struggling with that for a couple years now,” Jordyn wrote.

She went on to share a moment of realization that made her decision clear.

“Not too long ago I worked with someone I had been looking forward to working with. She gave me a great promo, & a great match. I gave her a shitty match & shitty promo because I didn’t care to do more. It was so sad that I had no excitement about this show or what I was doing.”

Jordyn admitted she had been forcing herself to love wrestling again for the past three years but ultimately realized she couldn’t give her opponents or the fans anything less than 100%.

“I realized that day that’s not fair to my opponents or anyone else involved. I’d want to give you all 100% of me, and I can’t provide that. I love you all. It’s been hard to let it all go cause I’ve loved it for so long. But it’s time to try some new things.”

Jordyn made it clear that this wasn’t an easy choice, and part of what kept her in wrestling was how difficult it was to walk away.

“Some people may think it’s annoying that I’ve been one foot in/one foot out for a while..which is also hard to cope with. I hope everyone understands that I just found it way too hard to let go of. But it’s time. I’ve reflected long enough. As of now, I’m releasing it from my life and beginning a new and exciting chapter.”

For years, Jordyn was a standout on the independent scene, bringing her Mean Girl persona to AEW and beyond. While she’s closing the door on wrestling, she’s made it clear that she has plenty of passions outside the ring and is ready for whatever comes next.