Madison Rayne Reportedly Leaving IMPACT And Quitting Wrestling?

It's not just her IMPACT commentary gig that Madison Rayne is giving up.

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PWInsider are reporting that Madison Rayne will leave IMPACT Wrestling completely soon.

Previous reports noted that Rayne would be stepping down from her position as one of the promotion's commentators alongside Josh Mathews, but it now appears that she's leaving pro wrestling entirely. The latest on this is that Madison plans to take another job outside of the industry.

That flies in the face of social media speculation that Rayne was about to make an in-ring return or possibly sign with another company.

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Madison and Mathews were married back in 2015, and have shown good chemistry together as co-hosts on IMPACT programming. The professional side of their relationship has come to an end though - Rayne is heading for pastures new, and maybe even a totally fresh career.

The five-time Knockouts Champion debuted in IMPACT (then TNA) way back in January 2009. She's an iconic figure in the women's division there, but has decided to try her luck outside the wrestling biz.

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There's no word yet on exactly what Madison is going off to do, or when she'll do it. Her departure seems to be imminent.

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