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  • AEW’s Rebel Joins ‘I AM ALS’ As Ambassador Amid ALS Battle

    AEW’s Rebel Joins ‘I AM ALS’ As Ambassador Amid ALS Battle

    AEW star Rebel is not stepping back from the fight of her life.

    The AEW star, whose real name is Tanea Brooks, has announced that she is joining the non-profit organization I AM ALS as an ambassador, taking on an active advocacy role as she battles the disease herself. She shared the news in a video posted to X by the organization.

    Rebel explained in the video that she is hoping to help the organization to make an impact and move closer toward finding a cure. Her involvement comes after she publicly revealed that she had been diagnosed with ALS.

    “I am Tanea Brooks. I am Rebel. Now, I AM ALS,” she said. “ALS may be terminal, but I’m showing up to fight as an Ambassador for I AM ALS, a patient-led movement pushing for real progress. I’m proud to join I AM ALS and I’m asking you to step into the ring with us.”

    AEW Mobilizes Support For Rebel

    The wrestling community is rallying around her. AEW launched a special merchandise collection, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the ALS Association and Team Gleason.

    I AM ALS describes itself as an ALS support organization committed to offering comprehensive resources. Its programs are aimed at educating the public about the disease, pushing for policy reforms, and assisting families affected by it.

    The group empowers patients and caregivers to become advocates, funds research initiatives, and builds communities through peer-to-peer support and storytelling.

    Rebel’s decision to take on the ambassador role turns a personal diagnosis into a public push for progress, with the broader wrestling world lining up behind her.

  • Tony Khan Comments On Rebel’s Terminal ALS Diagnosis

    Tony Khan Comments On Rebel’s Terminal ALS Diagnosis

    Tony Khan is sending his best wishes to Rebel.

    The AEW star had revealed a terminal ALS diagnosis earlier this month. The female star shared an emotional social media post, describing how her two-year journey to determine the cause of her health issues had revealed the unfortunate news. The wrestling promotion had then acknowledged the news on-air with commentator Tony Schiavone paying tribute to the wrestling star during an episode of Collision.

    The AEW President was also asked about Rebel’s condition during the Double or Nothing media scrum. Tony Khan noted that Rebel is always going to be a part of AEW:

    “First of all, I wanna send best wishes to Rebel. Rebel’s been with us since the beginning. She’s not here on the road with us now but Rebel’s still always gonna be a big part of AEW and we’re thinking about her. I really appreciate you asking about it and we’re keeping Rebel in our thoughts but also, there are things you can do to support her.”

    You Don’t Have To Wait: Tony Khan

    Tony Khan then revealed that former NFL player Steve Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 reached out to him just on Sunday. The wrestling executive revealed that Gleason reached out on behalf of the ALS foundation and said that it will give them a good chance to collaborate:

    “I’m thinking that it would be great to work with Steve Gleason and the ALS Foundation to put together Fight for the Fallen, and have Fight for the Fallen to benefit ALS and people dealing with ALS and the treatment and I think that would be something we could all do that would be a positive way to support.

    In the meantime, yes, there are ways the fans can support it which is giving to ALS research and supporting the charity now. You don’t have to wait for Fight for the Fallen, and that’ll be a great opportunity also for people to give to support ALS research and treatment.”

    You can learn more about ALS Foundation here.

  • AEW’s Difficult Decision Over Rebel ‘Terrible’ Health Battle

    AEW’s Difficult Decision Over Rebel ‘Terrible’ Health Battle

    AEW commentator Tony Schiavone recently talked about the challenges the promotion faced when addressing Rebel’s terminal ALS diagnosis on television.

    Rebel recently revealed she has been diagnosed with terminal ALS following health complications that began in 2024. Doctors initially discovered a mass in her lung after she was hospitalized, and she underwent several treatments and surgeries throughout 2025 before receiving the ALS diagnosis.

    Tony Schiavone discussed the delicate balance of acknowledging the heartbreaking news while maintaining the show’s energy.

    Speaking on his “What Happened When” podcast, Schiavone explained how the decision to address Rebel’s condition on air came about. He admitted he hadn’t stayed in close contact with her after she stopped appearing regularly.

    “You know, once I don’t see you, I’m not really good at staying in touch with you, right? You know that, so, I didn’t stay in touch with her that well, and then I discovered that she had been very sick and now has AEW,” Schiavone said. “So, I thought it would be best for us to mention something about it.”

    Finding the Right Moment

    Schiavone revealed that he approached Tony Khan to acknowledge Rebel’s diagnosis after noticing signs in the audience supporting her. Khan immediately agreed it was the right call.

    The commentator then worked with producer Josh Mathews to decide the appropriate placement during the broadcast. The challenge was finding a moment that wouldn’t diminish the show’s momentum.

    “We were kind of wondering where to put this because it’s not a good story. It’s a downer, and where do you put it when you’re trying to hype up this guy and get excited about this person going to the ring? You don’t want to bring anything down,” Schiavone explained.

    “So, we found a spot and we did it on camera, and I was sincere. It was from the heart. She’s a great personality, as you said. She was big for us on AdFreeShows. It’s a terrible story and it just that sometimes the best people have the unfortunate things happen to them. And she’s one of the good ones. She really is.”

    The announcement has led to an outpouring of support from across the wrestling industry for Rebel.

  • AEW’s Rebel Diagnosed with Terminal ALS: ‘We Don’t Know How Long I Have’

    AEW’s Rebel Diagnosed with Terminal ALS: ‘We Don’t Know How Long I Have’

    AEW’s Rebel revealed on Friday that she has been diagnosed with terminal ALS after a two-year medical journey to determine the cause of her health issues. The diagnosis came while she was preparing for lung surgery at Mayo Clinic.

    Brooks shared the news in an emotional video posted to social media. She thanked fans for their prayers throughout her medical journey while acknowledging the difficult nature of the diagnosis.

    Rebel Thanks Tony Khan and AEW

    “First, I want to say thank you for all your prayers, because for those who know, I spent a two-year medical journey trying to find out what is wrong,” Rebel said in the video.

    “And finally, our prayers have been answered. The thing is, sometimes we don’t want to hear the answer to our prayers.”

    She explained that doctors at Mayo Clinic discovered the ALS diagnosis while she was waiting to have lung surgery for masses on her lungs.

    “The doctors have diagnosed me with terminal ALS. There is not a lot of research behind ALS, and we don’t know how long I have, but it explains why I have trouble walking and talking, and all my functions will soon decline.”

    Rebel specifically thanked AEW owner Tony Khan for his support throughout her medical journey.

    “I wanna say thank you to Tony Khan and AEW for supporting me on this medical journey. It has been a blessing that is unheard of. And from the bottom of my heart, thank you,” she said.

    Two-Year Medical Journey

    Rebel’s health issues began in May 2024 when she was hospitalized for a mass on her lung that was eventually determined to be pneumonia. In June 2025, she underwent surgery to remove a tumor.

    In November last year, Rebel shared that she had been diagnosed with primary pulmonary lymphoma, a rare lymphoma involving the lungs. She revealed in February that she was in an inpatient rehabilitation program.

    ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

    Rebel asked fans to “please continue to pray for a peaceful journey and a peaceful passing.”