Mariah May made her WWE NXT debut on June 3, an arrival that sources within AEW had reportedly anticipated for some time. Her AEW contract was understood to be nearing its end around the beginning of June, and she was removed from the AEW online roster on May 31. At that specific time, her management indicated she was still under contract.
Fightful Select reported that May’s transition was in motion for several months.
She’d been making moves preparing for life after AEW over the last number of months.
AEW reportedly expressed interest in retaining May, though details of any offer made are unclear. Information from within AEW suggests her departure was handled professionally by both parties without significant issues.
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During her tenure in AEW, May gained prominence through her involvement in the “Timeless” storyline with Toni Storm. With that narrative concluding earlier than initially anticipated, her focus appeared to shift. WWE reportedly arranged her NXT debut discreetly.
Appearing on the balcony during a women’s division segment on the June 3 NXT broadcast, May addressed the audience, stating, “The best women’s division in the world just got a lot more glamorous.” This appearance marked the formal beginning of her WWE NXT career.
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