Isla Dawn has heard the gossip—and she’s here to shut it down. In a new interview, the former WWE star addressed a persistent online rumor claiming she’s romantically involved with fellow wrestler James Drake. According to Isla, fans have completely misread their friendship.
While speaking to Daily Star, Isla was asked about common misconceptions that have followed her throughout her wrestling career. Though she admitted she’s mostly avoided the rumor mill, there’s one false narrative that keeps popping up.
“I don't think I get many rumors. I don't think I'm that... I don't think I'm... There's one rumor that I date James Drake, which I really want to make clear that we have never. The internet thinks that, and I'm like, ‘No. I don't. He's my best friend.’ That's probably the only one that I'll see sometimes and I'm like, ‘No.’”
She said it with a laugh, brushing off the speculation and reaffirming their friendship. For the record, James Drake—who wrestled as Jagger Reid in WWE—is a longtime close friend, not a romantic partner. As the conversation wrapped, Isla joked about her low profile when it comes to drama.
“I don't think I'm interesting enough for the whole rumor scandal thing.”
With her next chapter already in motion after WWE, Isla is focused on returning to the ring and reclaiming her passion—not entertaining false narratives.
Isla Dawn didn’t hold back—and she made it crystal clear she’s not here for fan-fiction romance angles. While the internet keeps spinning stories, she’s too busy rewriting her own real-life comeback. No drama, no secret romance—just Isla, back on her grind and calling out the noise with a smirk.
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