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Newsweek
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE's Mariah May Expected To Undergo Major Change: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Mariah May made her impactful and long-awaited WWE debut on the June 3, 2025, episode of NXT. By doing so, she immediately inserted herself into the NXT Women's Championship picture. This surprise appearance came just days after her contract with All Elite Wrestling expired, where she was a former AEW Women's World Champion. The segment saw new NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne attempting to celebrate her title win over Stephanie Vaquer from the previous week. Her address was interrupted by a series of NXT women, including Thea Hail, Lola Vice, Lash Legend, Jaida Parker, Kelani Jordan, and Jordynne Grace, all staking a claim for a title shot, leading to a brawl. As chaos broke out, the lights dimmed, and a spotlight hit the crow's nest, revealing May. While WWE announcers did not mention her by name, May took the microphone with a clear message. "It's about damn time. I've wrestled all over the world, and it's only right that The Glamour arrives in NXT," May declared in a digital exclusive later posted on WWE NXT's X account. 8/25/24 AEW ALL IN - London, England 8/25/24 AEW ALL IN - London, England Lee South/AEW Despite her established "Mariah May" name, which is believed to be her real name, TC WrestleVotes reports that WWE will be getting a new name under the Stamford-based promotion once it's decided what it will be. She will be getting a new name once it's decided upon. — TC | WrestleVotes (@TCwrestlevotes) June 4, 2025 More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation This approach mirrors that of another former AEW talent, Ricky Starks, whose name was initially unmentioned upon his NXT arrival before being changed to Ricky Saints. This strategy often relates to WWE securing intellectual property rights for its characters. May, originally from the United Kingdom, was encouraged by WWE coaches to gain global experience after an NXT UK tryout in 2018. She made a significant name for herself in Japan with STARDOM, where she captured the Goddesses of Stardom Championship with Mina Shirakawa. She then joined AEW in late 2023, initially as Toni Storm's protégé, before winning the 2024 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and defeating Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In 2024. This is a title Storm later regained at Revolution 2025. Her arrival adds another major talent to NXT's stacked women's division, which also includes champion Jacy Jayne. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WWE Expected to Sign Former AEW World Champion Imminently
WWE Expected to Sign Former AEW World Champion Imminently originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One former AEW world titleholder is reportedly expected to join the WWE roster. Since AEW launched in 2019, marquee talents have jumped from WWE. One of the top acts in the company at the moment is The Hurt Syndicate, which features former WWE stars Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP. Lashley decided to leave WWE once his contract expired to enjoy more creative freedom under the Tony Khan umbrella. Advertisement WWE has also been able to scoop up some big stars who made their name in AEW. More recently, the promotion has signed key stars such as Penta, Rey Fenix, Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, and more. It appears you can add another significant name to that list. PWInsider is reporting that Mariah May is expected to sign with WWE in the "near future." The news comes after May was removed from the roster section of AEW's website. May first gained notoriety for her work under the Stardom promotion in Japan. She captured the Goddesses of Stardom Championship with newly signed AEW star Mina Shirakawa. AEW signed May to a deal in 2023. Advertisement During her time in AEW, May's popularity soared. She was involved in a heavily praised storyline with "Timeless" Toni Storm. May had served as Storm's protégé before turning on her. May captured the AEW Women's World Championship from Storm and held onto the gold for 174 days. May lost the championship back to "Timeless" during "AEW Grand Slam Australia." The two ended their rivalry at "AEW Revolution 2025." They performed in a Hollywood Ending match, and Storm picked up the victory. This would ultimately prove to be May's final match on her AEW deal. Related: Massive WWE Rumor Involving Vince McMahon Debunked: Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
