Rebel says AEW support lifted her spirits

Rebel Says AEW’s On‑Air Message and Fan Support “Lifted Her Spirits” After ALS Announcement

Rebel shared a heartfelt update on Sunday, saying that the outpouring of support from fans — along with the message delivered to her on AEW Collision — has helped lift her spirits following the announcement that she has been diagnosed with terminal ALS.

Earlier this week, Rebel revealed her diagnosis publicly, prompting an immediate wave of support from across the wrestling community. On Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision in Peoria, Tony Schiavone took a moment on the broadcast to address Rebel directly and acknowledge the signs held by fans throughout the arena.

Schiavone said:

“We want Rebel to know you are a big part of AEW. We are thinking about you right now. We are praying for you that you will pull through this. We got a lot of signs in the stands here tonight that says ‘Rebel, we love you. We pray for Rebel,’ and we certainly do agree with that as well.”

The message aired during the show, accompanied by crowd shots of fans holding supportive signs for Rebel.

On Sunday, Rebel posted to Instagram, sharing a photo of Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness at the broadcast desk. Her caption expressed gratitude toward both AEW and the fans who showed their support:

“Thank you to my @aew family and @tonyrkhan and thank you to the fans for the signs. They truly lift my spirits 🫶“

Rebel’s post reflects the emotional impact of AEW’s acknowledgment and the visible support from the audience, which has continued across social media since her announcement. Her message also underscores the strong connection she maintains with the AEW locker room and fanbase, even while away from television.

As Rebel continues to navigate her diagnosis, the wrestling community has rallied around her — and her latest update makes clear that the support is being felt.