WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn (aka Aja Smith) shared the following heart-breaking update:
“My heart aches. Last night I lost my grandma, grandpa, uncle, and cousin in a house fire. We were at the scene til the very end.. My soul is hollow right now. Please pray for my family as we navigate this unbelievable nightmare.
Planning 4 funerals and rebuilding is gonna be tough. My cousin, A family of 7 with 5 kids, are now displaced with nothing to their name.
Anything helps even a repost. I’ve posted the gofundme link in my bio and I’ll also add it to my story. Thank you all so much.”
Below are the photos that she shared:
As of this writing, over $110,000 have been raised on her GoFundMe page, with the goal being $160,000. Many wrestlers donated, including Kevin Owens ($10,000) and Alexa Bliss ($5,000).
Here’s how the wrestling world reacted:
Rhea Ripley: I’m so sorry fam ❤️ my heart is with you and your loved ones!
Adam Pearce: I have no words, Aja. I send all my love to you and yours. 🙏
Natalya: I’m so sorry, @ajasmithwwe. This is so heartbreaking.💔 Donated and shared ❤️
Bayley: Sending you and your family so much love and strength. We’re all with you ❤️❤️
Raquel Rodriguez: I’m sorry for your loss sis 💔 praying for you and your family and sending my deepest condolences 🙏🏼
Maxxine Dupri: I’m so sorry. Praying so hard for you and your family. Sending you love.
Byron Saxton: You and your family are in my heart. What a horrific tragedy. I will pray for your emotional strength as you navigate this situation.
Chelsea Green: Oh my god. I’m so sorry. Sending you so much love.
Alicia Taylor: Omg. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Eddie Orengo: So sorry for your loss ❤️
Jaida Parker: Sending love ❤️
Ivy Nile: Im so sorry for your loss… sending you love and prayers 💜
Kit Wilson: ❤️
Cathy Kelley: sending so much love your way!!! ❤️
Indi Hartwell: I’m so incredibly sorry. My heart is with you. Sending you so much love ❤️
Nia Jax: Praying for you and your family 🙏
Renee Paquette: I am so sorry for your loss ❤️
Scarlett Bordeaux: Babe I’m so so sorry, miss you so much and sending you all my love ❤️😢
Karmen Petrovic: i’m so sorry for your loss 😢❤️
B-Fab: Omg Aja! I am so sorry! My heart breaks for you.💔😢 Sending love and a donation
Kacy Catanzaro: I am so sorry. 💔 I’m sending all of my love to you and your family. 🙏🏼
Lola Vice: Praying for you 🙏
Julius Creed: 🙏🙏
Jacy Jayne: I’m so sorry, praying for your entire family❤️
Thunder Rosa: Aja that is devastating, my heart goes to you 💔🕊️🕊️
Carlito: 🙏
Santos Escobar: Praying for you sister 🙏 sending love and strength your way
Sharmell: Praying for you 🙏🏽
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