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AEW wrestler Rebel named honorary board member of I AM ALS
AEW wrestler Rebel has been named I AM ALS’s first honorary board member.
Rebel, whose real name is Tanea Brooks, said she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in May 2026.
I AM ALS is a patient-led group advocating for people living with the disease.
Rebel joined as an ambassador in June and has used her platform to raise awareness and encourage support for better access to treatment.
Her advocacy has also included efforts to extend federal laws supporting ALS research and treatment access.
In September, AEW devoted a special episode of Dynamite to Rebel and supported ALS-related causes.
In her new role, she plans to keep sharing her experiences and promoting I AM ALS’s work.
AEW wrestler Rebel has been named the first honorary board member of I AM ALS, a patient-led organization advocating for people living with the disease.
Rebel, whose real name is Tanea Brooks, was diagnosed with ALS in May 2026.
She joined I AM ALS as an ambassador in June and has used her platform to raise awareness and encourage support for better treatment access.
In her new role, she plans to continue sharing her experiences and supporting the organization’s mission.
AEW honored her with a special Rebel Heart episode of Dynamite in September, which supported ALS-related causes.
- Who
- Rebel, whose real name is Tanea Brooks, and I AM ALS.
- What
- Rebel was named the organization’s first honorary board member.
- When
- The appointment was reported on October 15, 2026. The exact appointment date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Rebel will share her experiences and use her platform to support I AM ALS’s mission, raise awareness and encourage access to treatment.
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Rebel was diagnosed with ALS.
Rebel joined I AM ALS as an ambassador.
AEW honored Rebel with a special Rebel Heart episode of Dynamite, which supported ALS-related causes.
Wrestlezone reported that Rebel had been named I AM ALS’s first honorary board member.
- Wrestler
- Rebel, whose real name is Tanea Brooks
- Organization
- I AM ALS
- Board role
- First honorary board member
- ALS diagnosis
- May 2026
- I AM ALS ambassador
- Joined in June 2026
- AEW tribute
- Rebel Heart episode of Dynamite in September
What people are saying
Advocacy for ALS is a major priority in my battle
And I plan to continue to fight the good fight with I AM ALS to find a cure and help others get access to treatment.