Kayla Becker says that WWE asked her to do commentary.
Throughout her tenure with WWE, Kayla Braxton played a number or roles, serving as a backstage interviewer and a host of shows like The Bump and SmackDown Lowdown. Braxton also served as a host for many of the premium live event pre-shows.
While speaking to The Ring Generals for a new interview, Kayla Braxton talked about her decision to leave WWE in June, revealing that WWE asked her if she wanted to do commentary.
“It wasn’t an easy decision but it was something that I was thinking about for a long time. It’s no secret that I didn’t come from the wrestling world, I was introduced to it and I’m so glad I was, I came to love it and it will be one of the best parts of my entire life. I think I just didn’t have that same connection as others who’ve dreamt of being here their entire lives. I recognize that I have done everything. I didn’t want to be on commentary, they asked me a few times if I wanted to do commentary and I said, ‘Hell no.’ [laughs] I don't know how they do that."
Becker went on to explain that if she would've felt like she was keeping others from her spot if she would've stayed with the company. Becker specifically pointed out Megan Morant as an example, stating that she saw a lot of potential and promise in her.
"I was like, what else can I do here? I’m keeping myself from advancing in other things I want to do. I’m not a spring chicken anymore, I know how women are viewed in the entertainment industry and television. I’m also keeping other people who want this spot away from it [and they] might love it and appreciate it more. Even when I left The Bump, I did that for a couple of reasons. One, I moved to LA, and they wanted me to stay on, they put a studio in my apartment. But, there was another girl, Megan Morant, who came into WWE. I saw so much potential and promise in her, I started training her and having her come into The Bump as a co-host. I was like, this needs to be your show. You’ve done the work, you love it. I felt like if I stayed on that show, I’m doing a disservice to her and that whole department by not letting — you know how WWE is, there is not a lot of turnover in certain positions. They would let me be there until I’m 55 probably, but then that’s not doing a favor for anybody. I’m just taking a step back and going, I wanna move on and do bigger things in my life, I want other people to do the same thing.”
Becker recently commented on her role in the upcoming 'Stranglehold' film. Learn more about those comments here.
Also, Becker recently talked about how she couldn't have asked for a better sendoff from WWE. Check out more by clicking here.
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