Raquel Rodriguez sends a message after AEW star announces cancer diagnosis

Raquel Rodriquez is part of the Judgement Day [Image Credit: WWE
Raquel Rodriguez is part of The Judgment Day [Image Credit: WWE's X]

WWE star Raquel Rodriguez sent well wishes to an AEW star who recently announced being diagnosed with cancer. Rebel, real name Tanea Brooks, made plenty of appearances as a henchwoman of Britt Baker during the pandemic era and even entered the squared circle a handful of times in the Jacksonville-based promotion.

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However, she has been absent for a long time and has had multiple health issues over the past couple of years. In 2024, the 47-year-old star was hospitalized and started treatment for what she and doctors believed was cryptococcal pneumonia. She tried to cure the illness with antifungals, but after not improving, she decided to get checked at the Mayo Clinic.

After further inspection, it was revealed that Rebel had been diagnosed with primary pulmonary lymphoma (lung cancer). She recently took to Instagram and explained the entire situation and asked everyone to send prayers for her well-being.

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Many WWE stars reacted to her post, and Raquel Rodriguez also left a comment.

"Thinking of you and sending so much love and prayers," she wrote.

Take a look at Raquel's comment below:

Screengrab of Raquel's comment [via @rebeltanea on Instagram]
Screengrab of Raquel's comment [via @rebeltanea on Instagram]

Rebel talks about accompanying Britt Baker in AEW

Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter, and Rebel dominated the women's division due to the numbers game during the pandemic era.

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While speaking on AEW Unrestricted, the 47-year-old star said she enjoyed her time with the former AEW Women's World Champion.

"The best part is like, just having so much fun with her. I think I'm this way like I think I would much rather tag with someone or be out there with my friends, because you can react with your friends, and you can talk with them. It's just so much more fun, instead of being out there by yourself," she said.

It remains to be seen if Rebel will provide any more major updates regarding her health.

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