All Elite Wrestling’s Rebel was once a regular on the company’s programming thanks to her partnership with Britt Baker, but hasn’t competed for the promotion since August of 2022. Rebel suffered a dislocated knee in June 2021 that kept her out for three months, and she’s now shared the recent issue that has kept her from the ring.

On Instagram, Rebel shared a series of photos of her time spent in hospital. The 45-year-old wrestler shared that she has been battling pneumonia but is feeling better every single day.

“Next year, expect a very fit birthday bikini pic
This year has not been what I expected. I’ve kept this private until now bc I believe I’m on the up. Thank you to the very few who knew what was going on and kept it private. And for those who didn’t know, I’ll spare you the details but in short, I was hospitalized in May for a good while bc they found a mass in my lung that they couldn’t figure out what it was, turns out it’s pneumonia. A couple of ct scans found some other minor issues that I am taking care of. I feel better every day, now that I am getting a handle on these things. cheers to another trip around the sun ??”

Rebel’s post received countless well-wishes from fans as well as those in the wrestling business. Jade Cargill, Kevin Nash, Alicia Taylor, Tay Melo, Cezar Bononi, Rosa Mendes, Kilynn King, Gail Kim, and ODB were among some of the stars who sent their best to Rebel.

Despite being hired as a hair and makeup stylist, Rebel joined AEW with an established history in the ring. Rebel debuted in Impact Wrestling in 2013 as part of The Menagerie, and would later begin training at Ohio Valley Wrestling.

In 2016, Rebel would capture the OVW Women’s Championship, and would wrestle for Stardom the following year. Three years later, Rebel made an appearance on the January 23, 2019, episode of NXT, and teamed with Amber Nova in a losing effort to KAIRI and IYO SKY.