One of AEW’s standout performers, “The Glamour” Mariah May, is no longer affiliated with the promotion. Her profile was quietly removed from AEW’s official roster page earlier today, an action that typically signifies a talent’s departure and their availability to engage with other companies.
This development, while seemingly abrupt, aligns with weeks of speculation that the former AEW Women’s World Champion was nearing the end of her contract and preparing for an exit. Much of this discussion has centered on a widely anticipated transition to WWE. According to a recent report from Fightful Select, a WWE source has confirmed that May is indeed expected to join WWE in the near future. Further reports from WWE insiders indicate the deal is virtually “done,” pending her official contract clearance from AEW.
While May has been removed from the active roster, her management has confirmed that her AEW contract has not yet officially expired, though its conclusion is understood to be very soon. AEW management was reportedly aware of May’s intention to depart upon her contract’s expiration. The absence of a common option year in her AEW contract, which surprised some within the company, facilitated this move.
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May, who captured the AEW Women’s World Championship at All In London in 2024 and held it for 174 days, has not been featured on AEW television since her “Hollywood Ending” match against Toni Storm at Revolution in March 2025. There were no significant creative plans for her in AEW following the conclusion of that storyline.
WWE is reportedly already making preparations for May’s arrival, with discussions about a potential NXT debut and creative teams pitching ideas for her integration into the brand. The exact timing of any WWE appearance would, of course, depend on the official conclusion of her AEW contractual obligations.
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