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AEW’s Rebel Shares Heartbreaking Terminal ALS Diagnosis After Lengthy Health Battle

AEW personality Rebel has shared a devastating update regarding her health, revealing that she has been diagnosed with terminal ALS following a difficult two-year medical journey.

The former on-screen manager, whose real name is Tanea Brooks, posted an emotional video to social media on Friday where she opened up about the struggles she has faced while searching for answers about her declining condition. In the video, Rebel spoke candidly about the uncertainty surrounding her health issues and the emotional impact of finally receiving a diagnosis.

According to Rebel, her medical problems began in 2024 after doctors discovered a mass in her lung. Since then, she has undergone extensive testing and treatment, including surgery in 2025, while physicians attempted to determine the cause of symptoms that progressively affected her ability to walk and speak.

Addressing fans directly, Rebel thanked supporters for standing by her throughout the ordeal.

“First, I want to say thank you for all your prayers, because for those who know, I spent a two-year medical journey trying to find out what is wrong,” Rebel said in the video. “And finally, our prayers have been answered. The thing is, sometimes we don’t want to hear the answer to our prayers.”

She explained that the diagnosis came while she was preparing for lung surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Doctors ultimately informed her that she is battling ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurological disease that impacts nerve cells controlling muscle movement.

“The doctors have diagnosed me with terminal ALS,” Rebel revealed. “There is not a lot of research behind ALS, and we don’t know how long I have, but it explains why I have trouble walking and talking, and all my functions will soon decline.”

Even while sharing the difficult news, Rebel made sure to acknowledge the support she has received from AEW throughout the process. She specifically praised AEW President Tony Khan and the company for helping her during her ongoing medical care.

“I wanna say thank you to Tony Khan and AEW for supporting me on this medical journey,” she said. “It has been a blessing that is unheard of.”

Rebel has been part of AEW programming since the company’s early years and became well known to fans through her association with Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Her announcement quickly led to an outpouring of support from fans and members of the wrestling industry across social media.

WrestlingNewsBlog.com sends their thoughts and support to Rebel and her loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

Rebel Shares Emotional Health Update Amid Ongoing Battle With Cancer and FND

AEW’s Rebel has shared a deeply emotional update on her health, revealing that her condition has worsened as she continues to battle both primary pulmonary lymphoma and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

Rebel was officially classified as disabled following her diagnosis with lung cancer and FND — a neurological condition that impacts movement and speech. Now, in a candid message to fans, she has opened up about the difficult road she’s currently facing.

According to Rebel, multiple rehabilitation efforts have not yielded the progress she had hoped for. While doctors evaluate the next steps in her treatment plan, she has checked into an inpatient rehabilitation program in an effort to regain strength and independence.

The challenges she described are significant.

Rebel revealed she is undergoing speech therapy due to difficulties with speaking, chewing, and swallowing. She is also receiving occupational therapy to address issues with her hands, explaining that they have begun to “claw,” making even simple daily tasks extremely difficult. Opening a Ziploc bag, brushing her teeth, putting on deodorant, cooking, or even handling basic hygiene routines have become physically demanding.

She described the sensation in her arms as feeling like “40-pound weights” are hanging from her wrists whenever she tries to lift them, turning everyday movements into strenuous workouts.

In addition, Rebel is participating in physical therapy to improve her gait and mobility. While she is capable of walking without assistance, she is currently using a walker due to a high risk of falling.

Despite the heartbreaking nature of her update, Rebel’s message was also one of determination. She thanked fans for their continued prayers and support, making it clear that she hasn’t given up on returning to the life she loves.

She admitted how much she misses being on the road and appearing on television, noting that her decision to commit to hospital-based rehab is driven by her goal of getting stronger. Though her speech has changed, she expressed gratitude that she is still able to communicate.

Rebel has long been a respected and well-liked presence in AEW, both on-screen and behind the scenes. This latest update underscores just how serious her battle has become — but it also highlights her resilience.

Everyone here at WrestlingNewsBlog.com continues to send positive thoughts her way as she fights to regain her strength and independence.

AEW’s Rebel Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Shares Health Battle With Fans

AEW personality Rebel (Tanea Brooks) has shared heartbreaking news with fans, announcing on social media that she’s been diagnosed with primary pulmonary lymphoma, a rare form of lung cancer. According to Rebel, what doctors initially believed was a severe case of pneumonia last year turned out to be cancer that had gone undetected.

On top of the diagnosis, Rebel revealed she is also dealing with a neurological condition that has impacted her speech and mobility. She’s preparing to begin rehab soon and is determined to fight both the cancer and the ongoing neurological issues head-on.

Rebel has been absent from AEW programming since early 2023, and while her on-screen presence has been missed, the wrestling community is already rallying behind her. Fans and peers alike have flooded social media with support, encouragement, and well-wishes as she begins her treatment journey.

WrestlingNewsBlog sends Rebel strength and positivity as she takes on this fight.

Rebel Dislocates Her Knee On AEW Dynamite

Rebel dislocated her knee on Wednesday night while competing in a tag match alongside Britt Baker.

Rebel dislocated her knee towards the end of a match on Dynamite this week, forcing her to watch on from the sidelines as her partner picked up the win.

It’s shaping up to be a bad week for freak injuries in women’s wrestling. Tuesday night on NXT, a stiff roundhouse kick to the head appeared to knock out Mercedes Martinez and resulted in the match coming to a premature end. 24 hours later, Rebel suffered a knee injury that meant she couldn’t finish her match on Dynamite.

Unlike Martinez, Rebel was competing in a tag team match. That meant her partner Britt Baker could take the reigns and finish the match by herself. The AEW Women’s Champion even managed to win, beating Nyla Rose and Vickie Guerrero by forcing the latter to submit to her finisher, the Lockjaw. It might stop Guerrero from screaming excuse me for a week or two as well.

As for Rebel, AEW officials tended to her at ringside before she was helped to the back. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp provided updates on her condition, revealing that Rebel was in good spirits backstage despite dislocating her left knee. A pretty painful injury by all accounts but it sounds like Rebel handled it like a trooper.

https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1410450506124869640

As for how long the injury will keep Rebel on the sidelines, that is yet to be revealed. Dislocations can be simple or they can be tricky. If the incident did no additional damage then it might have been as simple as popping it back in, although that would have likely been incredibly painful. However, it may have damaged ligaments or otherwise which could mean Rebel is out of the ring and maybe even off TV for a while.

Source: The Sportster

Former TNA Knockout Works WWE NXT Tapings

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Former TNA Knockout Rebel worked last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings. Using her real name Tanea Brooks, she teamed with Amber Nova to face Io Shirai and Kairi Sane in a match that should air on January 23. Below is a photo from their entrance and post-show comments from Rebel/Tanea:

Source: WrestlingINC

TNA Knockout Gone From The Company

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Source: WrestlingINC

TNA Knockout Rebel has left the company, according to PWInsider. Her deal reportedly expired and was not renewed. The former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader continues to work the indies.