Raquel Rodriguez has revealed why she has been off WWE TV for a number of weeks.
Addressing fans on social media, the former Women’s Tag Team Champion stated that she had been diagnosed with Mass Cell Activations Syndrome [MCAS] and outlined her symptoms:
“What’s up, guys? Happy New Year. So long story short, last year I posted a video about being a WWE superstar with eczema. In the month of December, it got progressively worse, and I have diagnosed with something called Mass Cell Activations Syndrome. Basically, I was red, swollen, there was a lot happening in this area [points to her face] physically.
It kept me from doing the things that I love, like traveling, going to the gym and wrestling. I also didn’t want to be on camera. I didn’t want to look in the mirror. I understand that all of those things can mess with someone, both emotionally and mentally, but thank god I moved back to Texas when I did because I had the best support system in the world during the time, which is my family. I’m so grateful to them and for everything they have done for me, and to you guys as well, who have sent me kind messages and reminded me that I didn’t have to go through this alone.
So to anyone who’s been struggling or had to celebrate the holiday season a little bit differently this year, I just wanted to say, remember to give yourself a little bit of compassion and grace for the things that you don’t understand and the things that you can’t control. Life can be really hard sometimes, and it can throw us these crazy curveballs. I know they feel like they’re gonna last forever, but I promise they’re not. This is gonna pass. So let’s go into 2024 remembering to give kindness to others and give kindness to ourselves. I can’t wait to see what’s gonna happen this year,”
Mast cells are a form of red blood cell that are a key part of the immune system. The cells are known for inducing the inflammatory cascade and signalling for other cells in the immune response system to be activated. MCAS causes the mediators to be released too quickly and and can initiate responses in the body to triggers that would not normally affect them. Those with MCAS are at an increased risk of anaphylaxis.
Raquel Rodriguez last competed on WWE TV on November 20th, losing to Nia Jax on an episode of Raw.
Many From WWE Send Well Wishes To Raquel Rodriguez
The comments on the video have been flooded with big names from the world of wrestling who send their best wishes and support to Rodriguez as she undergoes her healing journey.
In a new update, Raquel Rodriguez shared an emotional video.
H/t to Fightful.