WWE’s approach to talent returning from maternity leave is facing increased scrutiny following Sarah Logan’s recent departure from the company. Commentary from Dave Meltzer and recent statements by Carmella have amplified concerns regarding current practices.
On the June 2 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer discussed Sarah Logan’s contract not being renewed after the birth of her second child. Meltzer remarked:
She hasn’t been on TV since she got pregnant with the second child, and he was born several months ago. They hadn’t called her back, or she hadn’t asked to come back. So I don’t know what to say about that one. It’s kind of a weird one to me—someone coming back from her pregnancy and then getting fired… It’s not the greatest look.
Meltzer then drew a parallel to another performer, stating:
Carmella sorta had that, didn’t she? She got pregnant and never came back either. It’s… no one’s really talking about it, but it’s not a good look to do that.
Carmella recently addressed her own situation during a Barely Famous interview, asserting that WWE “ghosted” her after a 12-year tenure following her maternity leave.
Why would you want to be somewhere that doesn’t want you? It’s like you’re in a relationship and someone is trying to break up with you. ‘No, don’t leave me. I promise.’ No, you’re not wanted in that relationship. It’s not for me, and I truly feel that door is closed.
While not ruling out a future return entirely, Carmella emphasized the need for industry changes.
I’m not sitting here trying to disparage WWE, but I want to be real honest because it’s 2025, and we still have a long way to go for women and moms and pregnancy and health and all of it. I feel like this conversation needs to be had because I had a baby and now I’m not working, and that sucks. That’s just the reality of the situation. I feel like I’m being punished because I had a baby. I wouldn’t change a damn thing. I’m obsessed with my son, and this is my life. I would do it a million times over again, but it’s just the reality of the situation.
Sarah Logan, in her farewell message, expressed a sense of disappointment:
To be completely honest my ego can’t help but be damaged. You always assume that when you end a lifelong career there is going to be a grand exit. But here I am, using the notes app on my phone typing up a goodbye letter to an entity that will forget I was even there.
Reports also indicated Alexa Bliss faced challenges negotiating terms with WWE after her pregnancy, with alleged attempts by the company to add dates to her agreement to cover her leave. These collective experiences are contributing to questions from observers regarding WWE’s handling of maternity-related absences under TKO’s leadership.
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