WWE released more than 80 wrestlers in 2021, and among those let go were Peyton Royce and Billie Kay. Formerly known as The Iiconics, the Aussie pair switched things up and now go by their real names, Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay. The pair were absent for a short while before signing with Impact Wrestling, and it now seems they will be stepping away from the business for even longer after a short stay with the company.
The Iinspiration Is Taking A Break
Lee and McKay, who dubbed themselves The Iinspiration upon arriving in Impact, released a joint statement today revealing that there time with Impact has come to an end. Not only that, but they will be taking a break from wrestling entirely, writing that they will stepping away from in-ring action indefinitely.
“We will cherish these IMPACT memories forever. We are excited to start a new chapter in our lives and explore other opportunities that may come our way,” the statement reads. Lee and McKay signed with Impact in October, six months after they were part of WWE's April 2021 cuts. The two won Impact's Knockouts Tag Championships in there very first match.
The Iinspiration's Final Match
That reign came to an end at Sacrifice earlier this year when they faced Madison Rayne and Tenille Dashwood. The Iinsipiration had the chance to win the titles back at Rebellion last weekend but failed to do so. Understandable since they and Impact likely knew at the time that it would be their final match with the company.
Lee and McKay spoke openly about their concerns and issues following their release from WWE. The difficulties they faced since they're not American citizens and their journeys back to the ring when they eventually signed with Impact. Both have been avid wrestling fans and friends since they went to school together, so it seems unlikely that we have seen the last of them in the ring. It just might be a while until we see them wrestle again.