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Ex-marine Corp Turned WWE Superstar Pays a Heartfelt Tribute to the U.S. Veterans: “To the Ones Who Miss It Every Day..”

Published 11/12/2022, 7:30 AM EST

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In the city’s streets, soldiers from present and past battlefields march. Flags are flown everywhere throughout the nation as a tribute to those who serve their nation. On November 11, America celebrated Veterans Day, where everyone expresses gratitude to the armed forces for their service. It’s noteworthy that a number of WWE superstars, like Randy Orton and Montez Ford, have served in the armed forces. And another such superstar is Lacey Evans.

Recently, Lacey Evans, also known as Macey Estrella, posted a few images on Instagram. In the photos, she appeared in uniform during the time she was in the Marine Corps. Not just that, she also wrote a heartfelt post for the veterans.

 

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Undoubtedly, serving in the army asks for a great deal of physical and mental tenacity, as well as a discipline that endures a lifetime. Evans is another person who believes that her time in the Marine Corps shaped who she is now. Therefore, it is unthinkable that she will forget to recognize and thank Veterans on this special occasion.

Posting pictures, she wrote a heartfelt caption, “Veterans day. To the ones who still put on their motivated hoodies to help them mentally get through tough times. To the ones who have selflessly given years and miles on their body to the best country in the world.”

She also expressed her gratitude to the veterans for the crucial work they do to defend the country and uphold its honor. Speaking of this, Evans once mention her motivation for joining the Marines.

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Lacey Evans once revealed why she chose to be a Marine

At the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in 2020, Jay Glazer did an interview with Lacey Evans on her experiences as a Marine. When asked about her memories of the service throughout the conversation, WWE Superstar spoke honestly. In her words, “I mean, I love being surrounded by my brothers and sisters. I miss it every single day. It’s motivational, it’s bada**ery and it just picks me up. You know, every day I go out there is a WWE wrestler and I kick a** and take names, but this is what you made me who I am today.”

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The Lady of WWE also added that she chose to serve in the Marines because it is among the toughest services. Evans has been dominating the world of professional wrestling since 2014, and she is currently a top talent. Nevertheless, she will always put her career as an officer in the military above that of a WWE Superstar.

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Adarsh Ojha is a WWE and AEW Author at EssentiallySports. Before joining EssentiallySports, he gained valuable experience at Zee Entertainment and Awadh TV as a copywriter. An ardent fan of John Cena, Adarsh has earned his bachelor's degree in Broadcast and Communication.
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