Kayla Becker says her connection to WWE did not end when she left the company in 2024.
Becker, known to WWE audiences as Kayla Braxton, discussed the relationships she has maintained with former colleagues during an interview recorded in Atlanta at the SlooMoo Institute in August. While she is no longer part of WWE’s on-air broadcast team, she said a number of people from the company still contact her simply to see how she is doing.
Those check-ins, whether they arrive as birthday wishes or unprompted messages of support, have continued to carry weight for Becker. Her comments offered a warm perspective on the personal bonds that can remain after a performer, broadcaster, or staff member moves on from a major wrestling organization.
“A lot of people from the company still reach out and it always means a lot because it’ll come out of nowhere just like to check and see how I’m doing or send a happy birthday message or I’m thinking of you message,” Becker said.
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For someone who spent years as one of WWE’s most familiar interviewers and hosts, that ongoing communication reflects the breadth of relationships formed through the company’s constant travel, live television schedule, premium live events, and behind-the-scenes production work. Becker was regularly positioned in settings where she interacted with talent across Raw, SmackDown, and major WWE programming, making her a recognizable and consistent presence for viewers.
She characterized WWE as a family, while also acknowledging that people naturally take different routes in their careers and lives. That combination is familiar throughout professional wrestling: the work is highly collaborative and often intensely demanding, but the roster and production environment are also subject to frequent change. Departures do not necessarily erase the relationships built during that time.
Big E, The New Day, Kevin Owens and Bayley Among Those Mentioned
Becker named several WWE names with whom she has remained in contact. She said she recently spoke with Big E, and she also mentioned speaking with the other members of The New Day. In addition, Becker identified Kevin Owens and Bayley as people who have reached out from time to time.
“I talked to Big E recently,” Becker said. “I talk to the other boys of the New Day. Kevin Owens will reach out every once in a while. Bayley. Yeah, it’s nice.”
The comments did not frame those conversations as business discussions or signal any potential WWE return. Instead, Becker’s focus was on friendship and the value of being remembered by people who shared a significant chapter of her professional life. She noted that messages can arrive unexpectedly, making the gesture especially meaningful.
Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have long been central figures within WWE, both through The New Day’s success and their visible relationships with many colleagues throughout the company. Owens and Bayley are likewise established WWE personalities with lengthy tenures and widespread connections across the locker room. Becker’s decision to mention those names illustrates that her friendships extend across different groups within WWE rather than being confined to one show or role.
Her remarks also underline a reality that can be easy to overlook amid wrestling’s weekly storylines and public career moves. On television, personalities are often defined by rivalries, alliances, interviews, and changing character directions. Away from the cameras, the people involved spend substantial time together and develop relationships that do not have to follow the same boundaries as on-screen presentation.
A Familiar Face in WWE’s Broadcast Presentation
As Kayla Braxton, Becker became closely associated with WWE’s interview and hosting presentation. Her work placed her alongside Superstars in pivotal moments, whether she was handling a quick backstage reaction, guiding a studio-style discussion, or helping move viewers through a major show. The role required her to work with talent from across the roster and adapt to the fast pace of live wrestling television.
Interviewers and hosts occupy a distinct position within WWE. They are not merely observers of the product; they are active parts of its delivery. A backstage interview can establish the emotional direction of a match, provide a Superstar with a chance to address a feud, or create the transition between segments on a crowded broadcast. The people in those roles also work closely with production teams, writers, commentators, and talent.
That environment can create lasting familiarity. Becker’s comments suggest that the relationships from her WWE run have remained personal even after her departure. Her description of receiving a random “thinking of you” message is notable because it emphasizes everyday support rather than public-facing interaction.
There is no indication in Becker’s comments that she was discussing an imminent return to WWE, nor did she present her continued friendships as a hint about future plans. The takeaway was more straightforward: leaving a workplace did not mean losing the people she came to know there.
Life After Leaving WWE
Becker left WWE in 2024, closing a notable run under the Kayla Braxton name. Her latest remarks make clear that she views that period as an important part of her life while continuing on a separate journey outside the company.
That distinction matters. Wrestling audiences often interpret any positive public comment about a former employer as a possible sign of a return, particularly when a former on-screen personality mentions current talent by name. Becker did not offer that kind of tease. She spoke about contact with friends and former coworkers, not a professional reunion or a new WWE role.
Her perspective was instead rooted in appreciation. In an industry built around movement—between brands, promotions, cities, and career stages—continued communication can be a meaningful marker of the impact someone had on the people around them. Becker said those messages “always mean a lot,” a simple sentiment that captures the importance she places on the relationships.
It also reflects a more human side of WWE’s large-scale operation. The company is known publicly for its global events and high-profile performers, but its day-to-day work depends on a broad group of people who spend long stretches of time together. On-air personalities such as Becker can become regular collaborators with talent and crew alike, even when their own roles differ from those of wrestlers in the ring.
Becker’s Comments Center on Connection, Not Speculation
Becker’s interview remarks are best understood as a reflection on connection rather than a statement about wrestling business. She did not discuss contract matters, creative plans, appearances, or any potential return. She simply explained that the people who reach out still make her feel valued.
That is a meaningful point in its own right. Professional departures can often be reduced to headlines about who is leaving and what comes next. Becker’s comments add another layer: there can be an enduring community after the formal working relationship has ended.
By specifically mentioning Big E, members of The New Day, Owens, and Bayley, Becker gave fans a glimpse at some of the friendships that have continued. Her description of WWE as a family was not presented as a claim that everyone remains in the same place forever. Rather, she acknowledged that people part ways and pursue their own journeys while preserving the ability to care about one another.
For WWE viewers who came to know Becker through her years as Kayla Braxton, the update is a positive one. She remains connected to a number of the people she worked beside, and the occasional message from a former colleague still has the power to brighten her day.
As Becker continues her post-WWE chapter, those friendships stand as a reminder that some of the most lasting elements of a wrestling career are not always found in storylines or on a results sheet. Sometimes, they are found in a birthday message, a quick call, or an unexpected note from someone who remembers the time shared along the way.
Darryl Polo
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