Lacey Evans has announced that she is returning to professional wrestling after nearly three years away from the ring. The former WWE star shared a video on Instagram revealing that fan interactions during WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas played a major role in her decision:
“Hello, I am Macey Estrella, also known as former WWE Superstar Lacey Evans, and I’ve got some really exciting news. If you are a content subscriber, you already know because I’ve already disclosed it, but I’m going to disclose it to you guys now: I will be returning to wrestling. Yes, the Sassy Southern Belle is on her way back.
As you all know, I just did a signing in Las Vegas during WrestleMania and it really lit that fire. Getting to see my fans, getting to converse with them. I’ve had so many ask me, ‘Are you returning? When are you returning?’ and I couldn’t get it out of my head.”
She also explained that her break from wrestling was to focus on family, and that her children are now part of the reason for her return.
“I have been with my husband since I was 15 years old. When we were 16, we knew without a shadow of a doubt that we wanted babies. We wanted a family. Well, guess what? Three kids later, I got my family and it’s been incredible.
But now, my kids are asking. They want to see me razzle-dazzle. I feel great. My four-year-old was just looking around at this signing. She has seen me on TV and she just wants to see it live.
What kind of mama would I be if I didn’t show her? I stepped out of the wrestling business for my children, and technically I’m stepping back in for my kids.
I’ve got to get back in shape. I’ve got to get in ring-shape back. I wonder where I’ll be going. I have to train, I’ve got to get a personal trainer, I’ve got to make my way back.
Because one thing I do know is that even though I did not grow up watching wrestling, even though this came from left field, I trained really hard and got to a point where I could do some pretty incredible stuff. And now, I’m ready to get back.
I’m ready to see what I have to offer as a talent, to see what I have to offer as an entertainer.”
Evans last competed against Charlotte Flair on a June 2023 episode of SmackDown. Following her WWE release later that year, she transitioned into adult content creation before confirming her return to wrestling.
