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Former WWE champion Kaitlyn says she does not want to return to wrestling
Former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn says she does not want to wrestle again.
She told interviewer Chris Van Vliet that she respects wrestling and enjoys watching it, but has no desire to return to the ring.
She values the skill and storytelling involved in a match, including performing for the crowd and protecting both wrestlers.
Kaitlyn, whose real name is Celeste Bonin, last wrestled at a charity toy-drive event in December 2019.
WWE invited her to the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble, but she did not appear; other wrestling legends took part instead.
Her WWE career ran from 2010 to early 2014, and she also returned briefly for the 2018 Mae Young Classic.
Former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn says she does not want to return to the wrestling ring.
She said in an interview that she has little desire to wrestle again.
Kaitlyn said she respects wrestling and values its performance and storytelling.
Her last match was at a toy-drive event in December 2019.
WWE later invited her to potentially compete in the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble, but she did not appear.
- Who
- Kaitlyn, whose real name is Celeste Bonin.
- What
- She says she does not want to return to wrestling.
- When
- She shared her view in an interview published on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- She said she does not want to get back in the ring, while also describing her appreciation for wrestling’s artistry and performance.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kaitlyn’s first run in WWE began.
Kaitlyn left WWE.
She made a brief comeback in the Mae Young Classic.
She last competed at a toy-drive event held by Gangrel's Wrestling Asylum.
WWE invited Kaitlyn to potentially compete in the Women’s Royal Rumble, but her appearance did not happen.
- Real name
- Celeste Bonin
- WWE first run
- 2010 to early 2014
- Mae Young Classic comeback
- 2018
- Last match
- December 2019
- Potential Royal Rumble appearance
- 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble
What people are saying
I hope no one hates me for this, but I don't really want to get back in the ring