Jin Tala Breaks Silence After WWE Release

WWE EVOLVE standout Jin Tala — known to WWE LFG fans by her real name, Leigh Laurel — is breaking her silence after being cut from WWE’s developmental system. But make no mistake, she’s not walking away from wrestling.

Following her October 2025 release, Tala took to social media with a heartfelt message reflecting on her time in WWE. And while the emotions were raw, her message was anything but a farewell.

“I have been trying to collect my thoughts & find the right words to address my recent release. Before WWE, I’ve been a jack of all trades with many hobbies, but couldn’t settle on one thing… was always missing that flame of passion.”

That passion ignited the moment she signed with WWE. Wrestling became more than just a job — it became the thing she fully devoted herself to.

“I wasn’t just fascinated by the physical aspects of pro wrestling, what hooked me was the psychology… the emotions that can be expressed by wrestlers & felt by the audience.”

For anyone questioning whether she truly belonged in the business, Tala made her commitment clear.

“So for those questioning my commitment, dedication… I can say with a hand on my heart that I didn’t falter. I knew I had weak points, so I put 110%, fed myself with knowledge from my coaches & main roster talent who came through the PC.”

In her final weeks with the company, Laurel says she felt herself truly improving — from mic work to in-ring aggression — but the timing didn’t work in her favor.

“Maybe it came down to timing, did I break down those walls quick enough? Maybe I was just an unrecognizable name on a list, or maybe they just don’t see what I see in myself.”

Then came the line that sealed her resolve to continue.

“I’m not giving up. Jin Tala may be no more. But Leigh Laurel has always been a fighter.”

That wasn’t a goodbye — it was a statement of intent. Jin Tala might be finished as a WWE persona, but Leigh Laurel is still in the fight. She’s made it clear she’s not done with wrestling. In fact, she’s just getting started on her next chapter.

Do you think Leigh Laurel will find a new home in pro wrestling now that her WWE chapter has closed? Drop your thoughts below and let us know where you’d like to see her show up next.