Layla Claims WWE Developmental Trainer Saw Her as His Next Victim
June 19, 2026
Layla says her WWE developmental path could have gone very differently, and not in a good way. While speaking to Chris Van Vliet, Layla said...
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Layla is a retired WWE wrestler, former WWE Women’s Champion, former WWE Divas Champion, and 2006 WWE Diva Search winner.
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Layla
Layla El is an English retired professional wrestler best known for her WWE run as Layla. She won the 2006 WWE Diva Search, became WWE Women's Champion and WWE Divas Champion, teamed with Michelle McCool as LayCool, and retired from WWE in 2015.
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Layla Reveals WWE Tried To Bring Her Back Before But Pregnancy Stopped It
June 18, 2026
Layla’s WWE return almost happened years before fans saw her back around the company. During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Layla was asked if...
Layla Shuts Down WWE In-Ring Comeback Talk Unless LayCool Gets The Call
June 18, 2026
Layla is back around the wrestling world again, but fans shouldn’t expect her to start taking bumps anytime soon. During an interview with Chris Van...
Layla Calls Out Misconception That WWE Divas Couldn’t Wrestle
June 18, 2026
Layla is tired of people acting like the Divas era had no real wrestlers and she just called them out for it. While speaking to...
Layla Reveals Why She Turned Down $250K WWE Playboy Offer
June 18, 2026
Former WWE star Layla had a chance to take a massive Playboy payday in WWE, but she shut it down fast. While speaking to Chris...
Layla Admits She Does Not Watch WWE Every Week
June 17, 2026
Layla El is still connected to WWE history, but she is not sitting on the couch every week watching every second of the product. While...
Layla Says WWE Set Her Up For Life After Divas Championship Run
June 17, 2026
Layla El may be living a much quieter life these days, but she knows exactly what WWE did for her career and her future. While...
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Layla Diggs Makes In-Ring Debut During 5/26 NXT
May 26, 2026
The May 26 episode of NXT brought the usual action from WWE’s developmental brand. That included a debut for an exciting new Superstar. The NXT...
Layla Reveals The One Thing That Could Bring Her Back To WWE
May 16, 2026
Former Layla El might finally be open to returning to WWE — but only if one very specific condition is met. During a conversation with...
Layla Explains Why She Abruptly Walked Away From WWE After Signing New Deal
May 16, 2026
Former Layla El is opening up about the moment she realized her WWE career was over — and according to her, the decision happened fast....
Former WWE Star Layla Says She Dated Cody Rhodes Because She Knew He’d Become A Star
May 16, 2026
Former Layla El is looking back at her past relationship with Cody Rhodes, and she says she already knew back then that he was destined...
Layla Reveals If WWE Has Approached Her for Legends Contract
April 12, 2025
Layla, who worked in WWE from 2006 to 2015 and was part of many big storylines, has been away from wrestling for a while. However,...
Layla El Launching New Podcast to Tell the Untold Stories of the WWE Diva Era
April 1, 2025
Layla El is stepping back into the spotlight—but this time, she’s grabbing the mic, not the ring gear. The former WWE Divas Champion just announced...
Layla Keeping WWE Hall of Fame Plans Under Wraps
March 10, 2025
Layla isn’t spilling any secrets about WWE’s 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony, but she’s definitely keeping fans guessing. With Michelle McCool set to be inducted...
Layla Reacts to Michelle McCool’s WWE Hall of Fame Induction
February 14, 2025
Michelle McCool is heading to the WWE Hall of Fame, and her former tag team partner Layla couldn’t be happier. On Friday, WWE confirmed that...
Chelsea Green Reacts to Layla’s Interest in WWE Return
December 3, 2024
Could Layla’s WWE comeback actually happen? Fans have been clamoring for the former Women’s Champion to return, and now, Chelsea Green has fueled the speculation...
Layla Eyes Short Program with Chelsea Green and Piper Niven in Potential WWE Return
December 2, 2024
Layla has accomplished a lot during her 9-year tenure in WWE and she eventually retired from in-ring competition. Even then, this doesn’t rule out the...
Layla Exposes WWE Writer’s Dismissive Attitude Toward Female Wrestlers
December 2, 2024
Layla joined WWE after winning the 2006 Divas Search but things were very different for female wrestlers during her time in the company. Layla has...
Layla Reveals CM Punk’s Involvement in LayCool’s Formation
December 2, 2024
Layla, who was with WWE from 2006 to 2015 and played a major role in several storylines, became a household name due to her partnership...
Ex-WWE Star Layla Set to Make Return at Pro Wrestling Event After Extended Absence
October 12, 2024
Layla, who was with WWE from 2006 to 2015 and played a key role in several storylines, has been away from the pro wrestling scene...
Layla Addresses LayCool Reunion with Michelle McCool in WWE
September 29, 2024
Layla, who was with WWE from 2006 to 2015 and played a major role in various storylines, recently spoke about the possibility of returning to...
