Is Nhooph Al-Areebi (formerly Aliyah) really saying goodbye to wrestling for good? It seems like a shocking farewell to the ring, as the former WWE star takes to social media to announce a massive purge of her wrestling memorabilia. But here's where it gets emotional—she’s letting go of everything, from action figures to her gear and boots, inviting fans to reach out if they want a piece of her legacy. Could this be the end of an era?
In a candid post on Passes (https://www.passes.com/nhooph/96a227ac-ff62-4c3b-89db-bf84bb136dd4), Al-Areebi wrote, “Getting rid of everything wrestling-related—action figures, gear, boots, you name it. DM me if you’re looking for anything specific.” This move has left fans and insiders alike speculating: Is she truly done with the sport that defined her career?
For those unfamiliar, Al-Areebi signed with WWE in 2015 and even became a WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion. However, her journey hit a roadblock in 2023 when she was released after being off television since September 2022 due to injuries, including an elevated first rib and an AC sprain. Since her WWE departure (https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aliyah-announces-she-no-longer-wwe/), she’s wrestled only twice, both for Destiny Wrestling in Ontario. Her last match was in February 2025, defending the Destiny Women’s title against Zayda Steel.
And this is the part most people miss—her decision to part with her wrestling belongings isn’t just about decluttering; it’s a symbolic gesture that raises questions about her future in the sport. Is she making room for new beginnings, or is this a definitive closure? Could this be a controversial move to spark a comeback later, or is she genuinely stepping away?
Here’s the controversial question: Is letting go of wrestling memorabilia a necessary step for athletes to move on, or does it erase a part of their identity? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think Nhooph Al-Areebi is truly done with wrestling, or is this just a pause before a dramatic return?
