WWE: Raquel Rodriguez Diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Talent Meeting Reportedly Held on Monday, More News

Raquel Rodriguez Announced She was Diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Raquel Rodriguez has been noticeably absent from WWE shows since early this past December.

Rodriguez recently provided an update on Instagram stating that the reason for her current absence from WWE is due to her recently being diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome. Raquel also stated that she did not want to appear on shows due to the symptoms she was suffering from.

“What’s up, guys? Happy New Year. So long story short, last year I posted a video about being a WWE superstar with eczema. In the month of December, it got progressively worse, and I have diagnosed with something called Mass Cell Activations Syndrome. Basically, I was red, swollen, there was a lot happening in this area [points to her face] physically. It kept me from doing the things that I love, like traveling, going to the gym and wrestling. I also didn’t want to be on camera. I didn’t want to look in the mirror. I understand that all of those things can mess with someone, both emotionally and mentally, but thank god I moved back to Texas when I did because I had the best support system in the world during the time, which is my family. I’m so grateful to them and for everything they have done for me, and to you guys as well, who have sent me kind messages and reminded me that I didn’t have to go through this alone. So to anyone who’s been struggling or had to celebrate the holiday season a little bit differently this year, I just wanted to say, remember to give yourself a little bit of compassion and grace for the things that you don’t understand and the things that you can’t control. Life can be really hard sometimes, and it can throw us these crazy curveballs. I know they feel like they’re gonna last forever, but I promise they’re not. This is gonna pass. So let’s go into 2024 remembering to give kindness to others and give kindness to ourselves. I can’t wait to see what’s gonna happen this year.”

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WWE Reportedly Held Talent Meeting Prior to Monday’s RAW Show in San Jose

WWE officials reportedly held a talent meeting prior to this Monday’s RAW Day 1 show in San Jose, California, according to PWInsider.

Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” and WWE CEO Nick Khan led this meeting.

This meeting reportedly was short in length and was received positively by those who attended it. One source spoken to reportedly described it as being a “great meeting” that focused on rallying the troops. This same source also stated that it was just much a “rah rah” meeting with Levesque and Khan thanking them for everything they have done and will do for the company.

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WWE News & Notes

WWE recently announced that their upcoming new reality series Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez featuring Bianca Belair and Montez Ford will be premiering on Hulu on February 2nd.

As noted before, WWE was set to end their longtime WWE Home Video business in the United Kingdom at the end of this past December. WWE Home Video UK account on Twitter recently posted a farewell message thanking everyone in the U.K. who has supported them over the years.

WWE recently announced that Sami Zayn suffered a head injury at their Holiday Tour house show event this past Friday in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was also announced that Zayn needed 15 staples to close the wound on his head.

PWInsider‘s Mike Johnson and Fightful Select‘s Sean Ross Sapp reported that their sources stated that CM Punk was in attendance backstage at WWE’s RAW Day 1 show in San Jose, California.

As noted before, longtime WWE Executive Producer Kevin Dunn departed from WWE this past December following an almost 40 year tenure with the company. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that WWE officials had pushed for Dunn to stay through this month’s Royal Rumble event or even this April’s WrestleMania 40 event but Dunn preferred to have a clean cut from the company and be done effective immediately.

As noted before, Charlotte Flair suffered a torn ACL, a torn meniscus, and a torn MCL injuries earlier this month and is currently expected to be out of action for at least the next nine months. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that Flair is currently scheduled to undergo surgery during the week of January 3-5 and likely in Birmingham, Alabama.

WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque recently reflected on Twitter about 2023 being the biggest year ever in WWE history. Levesque stated “The biggest year in @WWE history. EVER. This is just a glimpse of everything that WWE staff, crew and talent accomplished in 2023. And none of it is possible without the @WWEUniverse. Here’s to 2023. Here we go, 2024…“