On Thursday, October 6th, 2022, the wrestling world lost a former WWE superstar, Sara Lee. For those who don’t know, Lee was the winner of the WWE reality show Tough Enough season 6 alongside Josh Bredl in 2015.
The sudden passing of Sara Lee shocked the wrestling world, as she was only 30 years old and the news was first shared by her mother via a Facebook post. Moreover, the cause has not been revealed to the public yet.
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Lee was married to former WWE superstar Wesley Blake on December 30, 2017. They have three children, including a daughter, Piper Weston, born on May 1, 2017. Furthermore, their first son Brady was born on February 27, 2019, and their second son was born in 2021.
The wrestling universe shared their condolences on the death of Sara Lee
The unexpected demise of Sara Lee shocked the wrestling universe. WWE penned down a heartfelt message on Twitter to pay her tribute. Moreover, they emphasized the fact that how Lee was an inspiration to many in the sports-entertainment world.
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Sara Lee. As a former "Tough Enough" winner, Lee served as an inspiration to many in the sports-entertainment world. WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/jtjjnG52n7
— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2022
Furthermore, the wrestling fans also took to social media to share their condolences to her husband and children. Through the tweets, we can see the fans who followed her journey since Tough Enough were in sorrow.
Respect for WWE acknowledging Sara ❤️’ RIP
— Ethann. Young Prize Fighter. Futere Wrestler. (@EthanTheory) October 7, 2022
Couple of fans remembered her time in Tough Enough, calling her run an inspiring one.
I remember her face and she won tough enough but then I DK what happened I think she was in the same tough enough as Mandy Rose but not 100 sure.
— Christiana (Christy) (@mysterybluemoon) October 7, 2022
Damn! This is so sad! Gone way too soon! Thoughts, and prayers to her friends and family. 🙏🏾❤️
— Creating Heat (@CreatingHeat) October 7, 2022
I Remember back in my middle school days watching Tough Enough Sara Lee was a underdog her Story was very inspiring from the very beginning to the very End she seem like a very loving person I wish her Husband and kids some comfort and Peace during this tough time
— . (@snugglestruth21) October 7, 2022
Probably the most shocking and unexpected wrestling related death in ages
— Jared Aviet (@TheRaginAsian92) October 7, 2022
she was so young, been hours and still can’t believe it. R.I.P
— quanz is humbled (@QuanzhasHumble) October 7, 2022
A few fans shared their reactions to an Instagram post shared on an account names wrestling news.
One comment said, “Jesus Christ dude 30 years old she still had so many years ahead of her, I’m 21 about to be 22 in 2 months it’s so scary to me how life can just be taken from you like that. R.I.P.”
Another one expressed, “Holy f*ck!! I watched her whole journey and absolutely loved her. She had great potential! Rip.”
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drewjackson_music wrote, “😢..Rest In Paradise 🙏🏾💙 my condolences to the family”.
caseynotofficial commented, “Holy s**t….oh my god…I’m so sorry to her family and friends”.
WWE career of Sara Lee
Sara Lee took part in the 6th Season of the WWE reality show Tough Enough, which had current NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose, too. After risking at elimination several times throughout the course of the competition, Lee won that season.
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Along with winning the sixth season, Sara Lee also received earned a $250,000 one-year contract with WWE. During the final, she wrestled in a match by the name Hope, against Alicia Fox, which she lost.
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Lee started her training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. She made her in-ring debut at the January 2016 live event during a six-Diva tag team match. However, WWE released her in September of the same year.
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