Sun May 04 06:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Former WWE NXT Star Dani Palmer Announces Retirement
**Orlando, FL – May 3, 2024** – Dani Palmer, a former NXT performer, announced her retirement from professional wrestling today via Instagram. The announcement follows a recent wave of WWE talent releases and contract expirations.
Palmer, a former national tumbling and acrobatics champion from Baylor University, expressed gratitude to WWE for her time with the company, noting that it introduced her to her boyfriend, current NXT Tag Champion Tank Ledger. Her three-year tenure was marked by injury, including a double hip surgery that sidelined her for much of last year. Her last matches were taped in February for Evolve.
In her post, Palmer stated she is “officially closing out [her] athletic career” and looking forward to pursuing business ventures. She did not specify the exact nature of these future projects.
Palmer’s retirement adds to the significant number of wrestlers recently departing WWE. The company saw at least 15 talents released or have their contracts expire this week. Cageside wishes Palmer and all those affected the best in their future endeavors.
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