Dani Palmer (Alexsis Amrhein) has effectively retired from professional wrestling following her WWE release on May 2. The three-time NCAA acrobatics champion announced her career conclusion via social media, with Fightful Select confirming industry expectations that she won’t pursue opportunities elsewhere.
Palmer joined WWE in 2022 with no prior wrestling experience, transitioning from collegiate athletics to NXT’s developmental system. Despite showing promise in a shelved tag team push with Sol Ruca, she primarily competed on NXT Level Up and WWE’s revived Evolve brand. Her final match occurred on April 26 Evolve programming before the mass roster cuts.
The 24-year-old’s departure reflects WWE’s increased selectivity with performance center recruits under new developmental protocols. Palmer’s gymnastics background initially made her a standout prospect, but her limited in-ring progression ultimately prevented main roster consideration. Her retirement leaves former partner Sol Ruca to continue as a singles competitor in NXT.
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Palmer becomes the first confirmed retiree among WWE’s recent releases, contrasting with veterans like Braun Strowman who may continue wrestling elsewhere. Her collegiate accolades include three national titles with Baylor University’s acrobatics team prior to joining WWE.
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