Backstage News on Mercedes Martinez No Longer in RETRIBUTION; No Plans to Add Another Female


-- WWE's new RETRIBUTION faction debuted originally with two female members, identified as Mia Yim and Mercedes Martinez. Martinez, however, was quietly removed from the group without explanation, however, fightfulselect.com reports that the reason for her removal was that she "extended her desire" to no longer be a part of the storyline. WWE obliged and had her out of the stable before the NXT talents all signed new contracts.

-- The site also repots that while a few names were discussed as possibly joining RETRIBUTION and effectively taking Martinez's spot, the decision has been made that there will be no new females added to the group for now.