Jillian Hall participated in her first match since leaving WWE on June 18 at an independent show in Orlando, Florida. She reveals in an interview with Diva-Dirt.com that she was not completely ready to return to the squared circle and was nervous as a result.

"My nerves came from me not knowing if I was ready to be in a ring again. When I left WWE, there was a part of me that truly thought that chapter of my life was over. I had turned down many requests to do a match before taking the Orlando show because it just didn’t feel right and on top of that my body wasn’t and still isn't 100%. You wouldn't think it, but it was a very emotional day for me.

I was nervous up until the very moment I walked out that night. I wasn’t sure how the people would react to me. When I walked out and turned "Jillian" up, it felt very natural like I had done it yesterday. I was literally afraid I was going to throw up when I took my first bump, but that, also, was very natural. The crowd accepted me even though I wasn’t 100% and that's something I really appreciated."


After the event....

Jillian Hall responded to comments regarding her increase in weight after appearing heavier at an independent wrestling show and autograph signing on Saturday.

"Yeah... I gained some weight! Forgive me for being pregnant then being depressed. Guess I was right about not wanting to come back so quickly."

Hall announced in March that she had suffered a miscarriage fourteen weeks into her pregnancy.