Why Ash By Elegance, Formerly Dana Brooke In WWE, Calls TNA The ‘Land Of Opportunity’

Former WWE star Dana Brooke has transformed herself into Ash by Elegance in TNA, a woman who enjoys the finer things in life, while also being able to throw virtually any woman around a wrestling ring with relative ease. Ash has been enjoying herself in her new surroundings, even showing up at “NXT” Battleground to make sure Roxanne Perez and Jordynne Grace know she has gold on her mind. Appearing on “Battleground Podcast,” Ash praised her current employers for giving her the confidence to build this fresh character.

“TNA is a land of opportunity,” Ash said. “WWE and “NXT” gave me an amazing platform for 12 years to spread my wings and fly and go elsewhere, and landing in TNA, that was definitely a plus, and every reason why I had went with TNA because when I had the conversation, they’re like ‘we want you to explore what you believe in and what you think is going to work for your character.’ Everything that I’ve loved in life, fashion, nice things, jewelry, accessories, the latest trends, everything I have kind of embraced and put it into this character, and been able to express it in the ring as far as wrestling goes as well.”

Ash explained that tapping into a more heelish character has been challenging at times, as she hadn’t done that in a long time. The TNA star also noted that WWE gave her a lot of great opportunities, but she always felt as if someone else was writing her destiny for her, whereas her destiny in TNA is being written by her. However, Ash did mention that she does get help from people backstage, stating that everyone in TNA is very approachable, friendly, and willing to help anyone, as they all want what’s best for the company.

TNA’s Ash By Elegance, FKA WWE’s Dana Brooke, Details NXT Battleground Appearance

“WWE NXT” Battleground was the first Premium Live Event to take place since the blossoming relationship between WWE and TNA was established, and fans in Las Vegas were met with the surprise appearance of Ash by Elegance, formerly known as Dana Brooke in WWE. Brooke was released by WWE in September 2023, but repackaged herself when she arrived in TNA at the start of 2024.

To say the surprise came out of nowhere would be an understatement, especially given how the appearance came about. Speaking to ComicBook, Ash revealed how her return to WWE came about. “My gosh, it was seriously last minute,”  I was going about my week and I had an appearance on Saturday in Jacksonville. I get a call, I think it was late Thursday, even maybe early Friday morning, and they’re like, ‘Hey, are you available this weekend? We’d love to have you come back and do something with TNA and ‘NXT,'”  “I was like, ‘What?! Oh yeah, count me in!’

WWE booked her on the next flight from Jacksonville to Las Vegas in order to get her to the event on time. When Ash arrived at the UFC Apex for the event, she made sure to keep herself out of the spotlight in order to maintain secrecy. “I kept everything on the DL. I was hiding. I had my hat, I had my hoodie, I had my sunglasses … Nobody knew who I was. I made that sneak appearance, sneak attack, and here I am. I took a red eye back to Miami this morning and am enjoying about a day and a half vacation with my family and then I’m back on the road for some TNA action in Chicago. I’m booked and busy baby.”