Gabbi Alon Tuft (born Gabriel Allan Tuft; November 1, 1978) is an American retired professional wrestler and public figure best known for her work in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring name Tyler Reks. During a career that included appearances on WWE’s Raw, SmackDown and ECW brands, Tuft established a physical, athletic in-ring style and portrayed a character that emphasized intensity and discipline. She trained and competed in developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) before moving to the main roster, and she has since been publicly open about her life after wrestling.

Early life and training

Born in San Francisco, California, Tuft entered professional wrestling after training in independent venues and in WWE’s developmental systems. Her time in FCW was formative: she worked on fundamentals such as ring psychology, conditioning and promo work that are necessary for televised wrestling. Trainers and early opponents in developmental programs helped prepare her for the larger audiences and production demands of WWE programming.

Professional wrestling career

Under the Tyler Reks persona, Tuft competed in televised matches and multi-competitor bouts, including a WrestleMania-associated pre-show battle royal and brand events such as Bragging Rights. In FCW she won the Florida Heavyweight Championship and, alongside Johnny Curtis, held the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship. Tuft was active on WWE television through the late 2000s and early 2010s and was part of roster events and storylines until she requested and received her release from WWE on August 21, 2012, citing a desire to step away from full-time wrestling to focus on family and personal pursuits.

Championships and accomplishments

  • FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship (one time)
  • FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (one time) — with Johnny Curtis
  • Appearances on major WWE events, multi-competitor matches and televised brand shows

Personal life and public transition

Assigned male at birth, Tuft publicly announced that she is a trans woman in February 2021 and now goes by Gabbi Tuft. Since that announcement she has discussed aspects of her transition, recovery and personal wellbeing in interviews and on social media, describing how stepping away from the demands of full-time wrestling allowed her to attend to health and family priorities. Her openness has contributed to wider conversations about identity, mental health and life after a career in professional athletics and entertainment.

Post-wrestling activities and public profile

Following her departure from WWE, Tuft has maintained a public presence through interviews, social media and appearances where she reflects on her wrestling career and life changes. She is often referenced in discussions about transgender visibility in sports and entertainment because she remains one of the better-known former wrestlers to publicly share her experience of transition. Commentary about Tuft typically notes both her in-ring accomplishments and her role in broader cultural conversations about identity.

Legacy

Gabbi Tuft is remembered for a concise but visible run in WWE and for championship success in developmental competition. Beyond match results, her public transition and subsequent commentary have made her an influential figure in discussions about athletes making major life changes after retirement. For those seeking primary sources and additional detail, the following links point to biographical information, career summaries and interviews.