Sometimes the best wrestling happens outside the ring, and Elayna Black just proved that point with a devastating social media counter-attack that left one internet troll completely demolished.
The former WWE NXT standout, who recently returned to her pre-WWE moniker following her release earlier this month, shared an emotional throwback moment from her 2023 ACL recovery. What should have been a inspiring post about resilience quickly turned into a masterclass in shutting down online harassment.
From Vulnerability to Victory
Black’s original post struck a deeply personal tone, featuring hospital footage from her knee surgery recovery last year. The video had been sitting in her camera roll, forgotten until recently.
Her caption painted a picture of determination despite recent setbacks. “Came across this video I took after my knee surgery last year that I forgot about and never posted,” Black wrote. “Things have certainly gone quite a different direction since this but nonetheless, the goal is still the same.”
The message continued with bold proclamations for her future: “Making the rest of 2025 & 2026 MY YEARS. See you soon ⏳”
When Trolls Strike
Unfortunately, sharing genuine moments on social media often attracts the worst kind of attention. One user decided to hijack Black’s recovery narrative with a particularly nasty comment about cosmetic procedures.
The troll’s attack was as predictable as it was cruel: “Are you going to post whatever video you made after each of your cosmetic surgeries?”
But they clearly didn’t expect to tangle with someone who built her reputation on being unafraid to fight back.
The Championship-Level Comeback
Black’s response was nothing short of legendary. She didn’t just defend herself—she went full offensive mode with surgical precision.
“Probably not considering I only had one, but I can recommend a great plastic surgeon for whatever the f*ck is happening here.”
The coup de grâce? Black included a screenshot of the troll’s profile picture, turning their own appearance into the punchline. It was the kind of devastating counter that would make even the best heel wrestlers jealous.
Fighting Spirit Remains Intact
This Twitter takedown isn’t Black’s first rodeo since leaving WWE. She’s been keeping busy calling out established stars like AEW’s Deonna Purrazzo and making it clear that unemployment hasn’t dulled her competitive edge.
The transition back to her original ring name signals a return to her independent wrestling roots, but her attitude remains as fierce as ever. Black is clearly using this time to rebuild her brand and remind everyone why she’s a force to be reckoned with.
The Road Ahead
While Black may not have a major promotion contract right now, moments like this prove she hasn’t lost the fire that got her noticed in the first place. Her confidence in claiming 2025 and 2026 as “her years” suggests bigger plans are already in motion.
Social media battles might seem trivial, but in today’s wrestling landscape, they’re often where stars are made and broken. Black just showed she can dominate that arena too. The question now isn’t whether she’ll bounce back from her WWE release—it’s where she’ll land next and who else might be foolish enough to test her on Twitter.
