WWE Referee Aja Smith is dealing with a tragic family loss.
Smith revealed that her grandparents, an uncle, and a cousin all died as a result of a house fire on Wednesday night.
“My heart aches. Last night I lost my grandma, grandpa, uncle, and cousin in a house fire. We were at the scene til the very end.. My soul is hollow right now. Please pray for my family as we navigate this unbelievable nightmare. Planning 4 funerals and rebuilding is gonna be tough. My cousin, A family of 7 with 5 kids, are now displaced with nothing to their name. Anything helps even a repost. I’ve posted the gofundme link in my bio and I’ll also add it to my story. Thank you all so much,” Smith wrote on Instagram.
Smith (aka Daphanie LaShaunn) posted a link to a GoFundMe campaign that will help pay for funeral costs for her departed family members. The campaign is nearing its goal of $160,000, with top donations from WWE’s Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Bayley and Liv Morgan, among others.
Smith has also been recovering from injuries sustained in a serious car accident. Former NXT Superstar Leon Ruff, LaShaunn’s husband, took to Instagram to share that they got injured in a serious car accident. Ruff revealed that they were both home from the hospital, but said his wife sustained more damage than he did. The couple’s car was totaled, and Ruff was looking to pick up extra bookings to support themselves.
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