Former WWE superstar Awesome Kong announces retirement

The all-women’s event NWA Empowerrr featured a surprising return of former WWE superstar Awesome Kong. During the event, Gail Kim also made a surprise appearance, but she was attacked.Awesome Kong made her return and saved Kim.

Awesome Kong had a huge contribution in women’s pro wrestling

She then revealed that she was retiring from wrestling and wanted her last time in the ring to be with Kim.Here’s what she said:

“Now, some of you may not know, but I’m not much for words. It’s been a hard hard year in the Kong residence, and only one thing could get me off my couch and away from the delicious ice cream bars and that’s this woman right here and I said to myself if I’m going to go out, I’m going to go out with the toughest hoe I know, I love you. I’m done, and I love you Gail.”

The fans then started chanting Thank You showing her and her career the respect she deserved.

Twitter reacts to Awesome Kong’s announcement

Sean Ross Sapp from Fightful.com reacted to Kong’s announcement.

Awesome Kong announces that she's done with wrestling, and wanted to go out with Gail Kim. This was a really special moment. pic.twitter.com/SYHfQ761NA
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) August 29, 2021

Fans also reacted to Awesome Kong’s retirement and thanked her for her contribution with Gail Kim.

Never ever forget that Gail Kim and Awesome Kong revolutionised women’s wrestling in the US long before somebody decided saying they did would be a nice marketing point.
— Garrett Kidney (@garrettkidney) August 29, 2021

This woman went from being told she’d never make it in the business to being a pillar in women’s wrestling. Thank you Awesome Kong for everything. #NWAEmpowerrr #EMPOWERRR #ThankYouAwesomeKong pic.twitter.com/2RRil69Gtl
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) August 29, 2021

Can not be overstated how important Awesome Kong has been to the progress of women's wrestling. What a career. #NWAEmpowerrr pic.twitter.com/4RnQuGZzSY
— The Luchador: 1,000 Fights of El Fuego Fuerte (@theluchadorpod) August 29, 2021

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