Elayna Black is hitting back at those who question her dedication to the wrestling world simply because she has an OnlyFans account. In a candid chat with May The Sports Be With You, Elayna addressed the naysayers head-on, emphasizing that her passion for wrestling is unwavering despite her side gig. She made it clear that financial independence and a love for wrestling are not mutually exclusive.
“I think a lot of people look at that and immediately, I don’t know if it’s lose respect for me or don’t take me seriously or whatever, that is just because they have misconceptions of it or whatever," she said. "I think a lot of the misconception is that I don’t love wrestling because I have an OnlyFans or I don’t take it seriously or anything like that. And I think that that’s just so ridiculous because I absolutely love wrestling so much. I’m blessed to be able to make a living with the income from another source as well, which I think a lot of people, if they could, they would.”
OnlyFans has been a game-changer for many female wrestlers, offering a pathway to impressive financial independence and direct fan engagement. High-profile stars like Mandy Rose have reportedly raked in up to $1 million a month, outpacing the earnings typical in WWE. For Elayna Black and others like Lacey Evans, the platform offers transformative income that fuels their wrestling dreams while allowing them to explore and expand their personal brands.
This new model has enabled wrestlers to pursue their passion in the ring while maintaining a lucrative side hustle. Particularly in smaller promotions like TNA, the ability to control their brand and income stream has been life-altering, allowing them to focus on what they love without financial strain.