Summary

Tanea Brooks, better known to many wrestling fans as Rebel, revealed that she has been diagnosed with terminal ALS after what she described as a two-year medical journey.

Brooks said doctors identified the condition while she was waiting for lung surgery after masses were found on her lungs. She explained that the diagnosis answered why she has been having trouble walking and talking.

She also thanked Tony Khan and AEW for supporting her through the ordeal.

Quote from Tanea Brooks

"Okay, here's an update and hold on, because there's a plot twist. First, I want to say thank you for all of your prayers because for those who know, it's been a two year medical journey trying to find out what is wrong and finally, our prayers have been answered."

Brooks later went on to say:

"The doctors have diagnosed me with terminal ALS. There is not a lot of research behind ALS and we don't know how long I have, but it explains why I have trouble walking and talking, all of my functions will soon decline."

She also thanked AEW and its president for standing by her during that stretch:

"I want to say thank you to Tony Khan. Thank you to Tony Khan and AEW for supporting me on this medical journey. It has been a blessing that is unheard of."

Brooks closed with a message to fans:

"From the bottom of my heart, thank you and thank you to all of you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for a peaceful journey and a peaceful passing. I love you."

What Brooks' update means for AEW fans

Brooks' statement makes it clear that any thought of a wrestling return is secondary to her health, as she said the illness already explains the speech and mobility issues she has been dealing with.

Just as importantly, her public thanks to Tony Khan and AEW gives fans a direct picture of where the wrestling world fits into this story right now. The focus is not on an on-screen role, but on support around one of the familiar personalities from AEW television.

Sources

As reported by NoDQ.