Summary
Former professional wrestler Mercedes Martinez announced that 2026 will be her last year as a full-time wrestler. Martinez has had a 25-year career in major wrestling promotions and plans to focus on mentoring new talent during her final year.
Key Facts
- Mercedes Martinez, a former WWE star, plans to retire from full-time wrestling after 2026.
- She has been involved in wrestling for nearly 25 years, participating in major promotions like WWE, AEW, and Ring of Honor.
- Martinez announced her retirement plans on social media, stating she will wrestle without contracts or creative teams.
- In 2025, she returned to independent wrestling to rediscover her passion for the sport.
- Martinez's career includes competing in WWE's Mae Young Classic and winning the Interim ROH Women's World Championship with AEW.
- For her last year, she aims to mentor and teach the next generation of wrestlers.
- Martinez began her wrestling career in the early 2000s and is known for her contributions to women's wrestling in North America.
