Tay Melo continues to be under contract with AEW, despite her absence from the company’s television programming since early 2023. According to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Melo’s potential return to AEW is contingent upon the company’s creative direction.
Johnson stated that Melo could make her comeback when AEW deems it appropriate. He noted her last in-ring performance was at the Tokyo Dome on January 3rd for STARDOM’s New Year Dream event, held at the Tokyo Garden Theater. In that tag team match, Melo partnered with Mina Shirakawa against Athena and Thekla; Melo’s team was unsuccessful.
Johnson observed that Melo appeared in good form during that contest and, based on her social media, maintains excellent physical condition and sports a new hair color.
Melo’s most recent appearance on AEW television occurred on the January 11, 2023, broadcast of Rampage. On that occasion, she teamed with Anna Jay in a match against Ruby Soho and Willow Nightingale. Her return to AEW programming remains undetermined at this time.
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