Cora Jade Reveals CM Punk’s Powerful Post-WWE Advice: “Drown Out the Hate”
Former WWE NXT standout Cora Jade, now going by her indie ring name Elayna Black, has broken her silence post-release—and she’s not holding back. In a heartfelt interview with Chris Van Vliet, the 23-year-old opened up about CM Punk’s personal guidance, revealing how the former WWE Champion became her mental anchor in turbulent times.
“The number one thing he told me was to just drown out what everyone else is saying,” Elayna shared. “He knows that better than anyone. Everyone has an opinion on Punk—love him or hate him—but he stays true to himself. That’s something I learned from him.”
The advice wasn’t just metaphorical—it was emotional armor. After her WWE departure, Jade faced criticism, rumors, and hateful comments online. But instead of staying silent, she’s now calling out trolls who dehumanize wrestlers.
“You want to say all these things and expect me to be quiet because you don’t view me as a person,” she said. “But then when I snap back, suddenly it’s, ‘Whoa, relax.’ No. I am a human being.”
Nearly Died—and No One Knew
Elayna also addressed rumors about her being “injury-prone,” exposing just how dangerous those assumptions are:
“People didn’t know I literally almost died. You’re calling me injury-prone, but you don’t know what was happening behind the scenes.”
The former NXT star made it clear: she’s not just another face in the ring. Whether she heads to AEW, joins OnlyFans, or forges a new path entirely—Elayna Black has reclaimed her voice, with CM Punk in her corner and zero tolerance for internet toxicity.