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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Mariah May likely to join WWE: 5 career-defining moments of the former AEW star
Mariah May's wrestling journey is a touching and inspiring one. She didn't just appear on television one day. She worked her way up. She took chances. She changed countries. And she never stopped aiming for one thing: WWE. Ever since her early matches on England's independent scene, Mariah has made it clear she wants to reach the top. WWE was always the goal. That dream now feels close to coming true. Her AEW profile was quietly removed. Rumours of talks with WWE have grown louder. It feels like the door is finally opening. But before the next chapter begins, it's worth looking at how she got here. Mariah May is not just another pretty face or rising star. She's someone who found ways to stand out in every locker room she walked into. From Japan to AEW, she left a mark. These five moments show exactly how she became one of wrestling's most talked-about names. 1. Stepping into Stardom and creating Club Venus When Mariah went to Japan in late 2022, she entered a whole new world. Stardom is known for its tough style and fast pace. It's also where many future stars have proved themselves. For a British wrestler with no prior Japanese experience, this was a brave move. CLUB VENUS IS HERE 💎 #STARDOM She didn't just blend in. She formed Club Venus alongside Mina Shirakawa and Xia Brookside and quickly made the group her own. Her personality, confidence, and look clicked perfectly with the Japanese crowd. She played the 'Sexy Dynamite Princess' role with flair, but her real growth came in the ring. She picked up wins. She won the Goddess of Stardom Tag Titles. Most importantly, she gained trust and respect in a new culture. That run gave her international buzz. Fans outside the UK came to know her name. AEW took notice. This was the first big moment where people started seeing her as more than just a potential star 2. Debuting in AEW as Toni Storm's devoted fan Mariah made her AEW debut in November 2023, but it wasn't your usual entrance. She didn't wrestle right away. Instead, she was introduced as a starstruck admirer of Toni Storm. It was strange. It was funny. And it worked better than anyone expected. Mariah May from her debut match on AEW Dynamite tonight 🎥 Playing the quiet assistant to Storm's 'Timeless' character, May brought emotion and tension into every segment. At times, she looked scared. At times, she looked jealous. The slow build created curiosity. Fans didn't know if she would snap or stay loyal. She was never boring. This was a key stretch in her career. She wasn't even wrestling every week, but people still talked about her. She learned how to work with cameras, how to build storylines, and how to connect without needing to speak much. That kind of performance is rare, and it proved she belonged on a big stage. 3. Winning the Owen Hart Cup and stepping into the spotlight By July 2024, May finally stepped into the ring full-time. And she didn't waste time. She entered the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and delivered her best matches yet. She beat names like Skye Blue and Willow Nightingale. Then she lifted the trophy on live TV. One year ago I made my AEW debutFrom being an unknown to main eventing Dynamite, Collision, BOTB & Rampage. Winning the Owen Hart Tournament, killing the face of the division & being crowned World Champion at Wembley StadiumLet me know when the rest of you bitches catch up. This was the moment where fans stopped seeing her as Toni Storm's sidekick. She was now a real contender. Her win earned her a title shot, but it did more than that. It gave her credibility. It showed she could work AEW's big match style and still bring storytelling to the ring. From this point on, her matches became main event worthy. 4. Winning the AEW Women's World Championship at All In AEW's All In 2024 event at Wembley Stadium was historic for many reasons. But for Mariah, it was personal. She was wrestling in London, in front of her home crowd, with everything on the line. And she didn't play it safe. In the middle of the match, she turned on Toni Storm. She used her Owen Cup trophy to knock her out and pinned her to win the AEW Women's World Championship. The crowd gasped. Some cheered. Some were stunned. But everyone was watching. That wasn't just her first world title. That was a moment that proved she could carry the top story in the company. On the biggest night of her career, she made the boldest move possible. And it worked. 5. Her final AEW match and the end of the Toni Storm saga Mariah held the title for 174 days. She defended it against strong opponents like Nyla Rose and Anna Jay. But the story always came back to Toni Storm. Their rivalry grew deeper, darker and more emotional. It reached its final chapter at AEW Revolution 2025. HOLLYWOOD ENDING‼️‼️'TIMELESS' Toni Storm Vs Mariah May IIIAEW Revolution 2025🎧:Eyeless—Slipknot The match was named 'Hollywood Ending.' And it truly felt like one. In a bloody, chaotic Falls Count Anywhere fight, both women tore into each other. The match had drama, callbacks, pain and even some comedy. Storm won in the end, but the spotlight was shared. It felt like closure. Not just for the story, but for Mariah's time in AEW. She didn't return after that match. Her profile was removed from the AEW website in May. And now the WWE rumours have taken over.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mercedes Moné Opens Up About the Star That Lured Her to AEW
Mercedes Moné says AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm is one of the reasons she came to AEW. At AEW Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné defeated Jamie Hayter in the Owen Hart Cup tournament finals. This win not only put her name on the list of Owen Hart Cup winners but also earned her a shot at Toni Storm's AEW Women's World Title at All In: Texas. Advertisement On the AEW Double or Nothing Post Show post-show press conference, Mercedes Moné addressed her upcoming match with Toni Storm. She credited Storm as a key influence in her decision to come to AEW. Moné also expressed admiration for Storm's skills and status as champion. 'She might be timeless, but I'm legendary. I'm iconic and my legacy can never be undone. I mean, I've been looking forward to facing Toni Storm for a very long time. I've been watching her for years, all the way since STARDOM. She is timeless for a reason. She holds the AEW Women's Championship for a reason. But I'm four belts Moné, I am the CEO of not only AEW, RevPro, New Japan. Soon we'll be going to Mexico.' 'But, I am a global champion for a reason and I want all the gold and Toni, be prepared for your greatest match of your life. She's legit one of the reasons why I came to AEW. She put AEW on storm for me. I couldn't stop watching every single week because of her. But I'm ready to dethrone the 'Timeless' one and we're gonna go onto the revolution of Mercedes Moné.' [H/T: Fightful] Toni Storm's bold response to defending her title against Mercedes Moné at AEW: All In Texas At AEW Double or Nothing, Women's World Champion Toni Storm successfully defended her title against Mina Shirakawa. While her upcoming challenger, Mercedes Moné, has expressed respect for Storm, the champion responded with a mix of humor and sarcasm regarding Moné's title shot. Advertisement Storm said, 'Ah yes, Miss Money. Haven't met her yet. Questions, anyone? I have questions; is it okay to smoke tobacco in here? Is it okay to smoke cannabis in here? Name a drug. Name a drug. What can we do? Something — if I want to get really messed up, what am I taking? [Someone says 'meth.] Luther, get me the meth. Luther, they said it was okay. Get me the meth.' Storm admitted she's excited for the match, 'I've been orgasming ever since. Looking very much forward to meeting Miss Mone — Money.' [H/T: 411Mania] Read More: Naomi Reflects On Anniversary Of Walking Out Of WWE With Sasha Banks The post Mercedes Moné Opens Up About the Star That Lured Her to AEW appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Women's Wrestling Wrap-Up: Jacy Jayne Dethrones Stephanie Vaquer, Mercedes Moné Wins Owen Hart Cup, IWGP Women's Title Defense
Jacy Jayne upsets Stephanie Vaquer on WWE NXT. Mercedes Moné wins the Owen Hart Cup. Syuri will head to England for her first IWGP Women's Championship defense, and more! Jacy Jayne Dethrones Stephanie Vaquer In Shocking NXT Main Event Last weekend, Stephanie Vaquer bested Jordynne Grace to retain the NXT Women's Championship at NXT Battleground. Still, a number of enemies surrounded her. Advertisement The following Tuesday on NXT, Vaquer learned that she'd then compete in a tag match at WWE X AAA Worlds Collide, with Lola Vice by her side and AAA stars Dalys and Chik Tormenta across the ring. Before that, she was to defend her NXT Women's Championship against Fatal Influence's Jacy Jayn in the main event of this week's NXT. Vaquer faced stacked odds in this title match as Dalys and Chik Tormenta attempted to interfere. In addition, Fatal Influence's Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx lingered at ringside and weren't afraid to interfere as well. Their involvement, however, proved to be pivotal. As Nyx distracted the referee, Henley nailed Vaquer with a swinging kick, which allowed Jayne to follow-up with a spinning elbow for the win and the NXT Women's Championship. In aftermath of this shocking development, Jayne sent a message to her detractors. 'To everyone who ever doubted me, called me the third wheel, said I'd never make it… HAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Never doubt me again,' she wrote on Twitter/X. Meanwhile, the now-former NXT Women's Champion Stephanie Vaquer is expected to move up to WWE's main roster, with reports circling her next destination as the Raw brand. Jordynne Grace will reportedly follow suit, though for SmackDown. Advertisement RELATED: Fallon Henley Explains Her Actions During the NXT Women's Title Match On WWE NXT Mercedes Moné Wins Owen Hart Cup In the opener of AEW Double or Nothing, Mercedes Moné collided with Jamie Hayter in the finals of Women's Owen Hart Foundation tournament, with 'The CEO' emerging victorious. The final moments of their back-and-forth battle saw Moné setting up for a Tombstone Piledriver which Hayter countered with one of her own. Hayter then covered Moné, only to have her kick out. From there, Hayter called for a Hayterade, which Moné dodged. With momentum on her side, Moné subsequently rolled up Hayter for a three count, thus securing the win and the Owen Hart Cup. Additionally, Moné earned herself an AEW Women's Championship match at AEW All In on July 12. Following a successful title defense over Mina Shirakawa at Double or Nothing, AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm will be her opponent. The two met face-to-face on AEW Dynamite, with Moné foreseeing the greatest match of all time, just like Moné considers herself to be. Storm, however, clapped back with the point that she is 'Timeless,' while Moné deserves to have her time come to an end. Advertisement Words eventually escalated to physicality as the two countered each other's moves. Before Storm could hit a Storm Zero, Moné rolled out of the ring, leaving Storm to then celebrate with her title by her side in the ring as Dynamite went off the air. RELATED: Mercedes Moné Opens Up About the Star That Lured Her to AEW Syuri To Defend IWGP Women's Title In EVE Last month, Syuri defeated the ever-dominant Mayu Iwatani to claim the IWGP Women's Championship. Now, she looks ahead to her first title defense. While she usually shows off her skills in Japan, Syuri will head to Europe for this occasion, specifically Pro-Wrestling EVE in London, England. Her challenger? Former EVE Champion Alex Windsor. Advertisement 'Syuri will defend the IWGP Women's Championship against Alex Windsor at EVE 135 on Friday June 6 in Walthamstow, London,' EVE shared on X ahead of the event. Elsewhere at EVE 135: Hit Me Baby One More Time, Big Beefy B*tches (Emersyn Jayne & Rhio) will take on Pretty Psycho (Amira Blair & Zoe Lucas) to determine the number one contenders to the EVE Tag Team Championships, which are currently held by Harley Hudson and Lucy Sky. Additionally, EVE International Champion Anita Vaughan will defend her title against Lucia Lee. Meanwhile, newly crowned EVE Champion Nightshade will be in tag action alongside Rayne Leverkusen, Session Moth Martina, and Skye Smitson. This quartet will face the team of Alexxis Falcon, Bozilla, Lucy Sky, and Millie McKenzie. Advertisement READ MORE: Anita Vaughan Reflects On Will Ospreay's Pedigree on 'Triple H' Going Viral INTERVIEWS Former AEW Women's Champion Saraya chatted with Denise Salcedo about her transformation from WWE's Paige to becoming AEW Women's World Champion, her return to the ring after a career-threatening neck injury, friendships with stars like Toni Storm and Ruby Soho, and her evolution in and out of the ring, what's next for her, and more. TBS Champion Mercedes Mone joined Variety to discuss her AEW Double or Nothing match against Jamie Hayter, her dream intergender matches, the 10 anniversary of her WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn bout against Bayley, thoughts on 'Timeless' Toni Storm, and more. Advertisement Former AEW Women's Champion Jamie Hayter spoke with Undisputed about her Women's Owen Hart Foundation match against Mercedes Mone, dealing with a back injury, her return to television last year, potentiating regaining the world title, and more. Former WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Natalya appeared on Sportkeeda WrestleBinge to talk about her thoughts on Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria, her praised match against Rhea Ripley, Naomi finally getting a chance to shine, her relationship with Maxxine Dupri, and more. AEW star Willow Nightingale sat down with The Takedown on SI to confirm the news of her contract extension, and talk about the growth of the company over the last few years, her role in Anarchy in the Arena this Sunday at AEW Double or Nothing and more. The post Women's Wrestling Wrap-Up: Jacy Jayne Dethrones Stephanie Vaquer, Mercedes Moné Wins Owen Hart Cup, IWGP Women's Title Defense appeared first on Wrestlezone.
See - Sada Elbalad
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Video: 2025 AEW Double or Nothing – A Night of Wrestling Glory and Emotion
Rana Atef Early Sunday, AEW's 2025 Double or Nothing, held on May 25 in Glendale, Arizona, delivered a night of high-stakes drama and remarkable performances. In the main event, "Hangman" Adam Page triumphed over Will Ospreay to win the 2025 Men's Owen Hart Foundation Cup, securing a shot at Jon Moxley's AEW World Championship at All In on July 12 . Mercedes Moné claimed the Women's Owen Hart Cup by defeating Jamie Hayter, marking a significant milestone in her AEW career . Other notable matches included Toni Storm retaining the AEW Women's Championship against Mina Shirakawa, and Kazuchika Okada successfully defending the AEW Continental Championship against "Speedball" Mike Bailey . The Hurt Syndicate retain! #AEWDoN Nigel McGuinness made Cash Wheeler say SORRY to Tony Schiavone, LMFAOOOO. Tony: 'I cannot hear you!' 😭 MARK BRISCOE FROGGY BOW THROUGH THE TABLE WITH A CRIMSON MASK. A REAL PRO WRESTLER. MJF's first entrance as part of The Hurt Syndicate. THEY. HURT. PEOPLE. So excited to see where this story goes. The Anarchy in the Arena match was a chaotic spectacle, with Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland, Willow Nightingale, and The Opps overcoming the Death Riders and The Young Bucks . Young Bucks: Founding Fathers entrance with extended Justin Roberts introduction. Everyone in the ring and arena was absolutely BAFFLED. LMAOOOOOO. KENNY OMEGA MOONSAULT OFF THE BALCONY!!!! 1.. NOTHING WRONG WITH ME 2.. NOTHING WRONG WITH ME HERE WE GO HERE WE GO NOW LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR THIS IS PRO WRESTLING AT ITS BEST. Claudio Castagnoli broke the speaker with his Giant Swing and therefore stopped playing LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR. DAMN YOU, CLAUDIO. SWERVE STRICKLAND BROUGHT A FORKLIFT AND TOOK OUT YOUNG BUCKS WITH HIS SWERVE STOMP. HOOK came back, attacked Claudio Castagnoli getting his revenge. But when Samoa Joe invited him into the ring... HOOK abandoned The Opps. Hmm, interesting. Kenny Omega wasn't feeling the music so he asked to play some Rock music from the 2000's and they played... LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR BY DROWNING POOL!!!! THIS IS ANARCHY IN THE ARENA. ECW REINCARNATED. 🔥🔥🔥 Mark Briscoe came back from the same Ambulance that Ricochet put him in earlier tonight... to help his Conglomeration friends! LMFAO, GOTTA LOVE OUR CHICKEN. Several faces made their appearance at the show, such as NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tomohiro Ishii. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
For AEW, it's now or never to pull the trigger on Will Ospreay
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 02: Will Ospreay in the ring during AEW Dynamite on October 2, 2024, at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) It's a beautiful sight to see, isn't it? A babyface reaching the apex of their ascendancy. And if Wednesday night's superb promo exchange on "AEW Dynamite" is anything to go by, then Will Ospreay looks to be making the final stages of his journey to glory with aplomb. Will 'The Aerial Assassin' win the Owen Hart Cup on Sunday? It should be pretty clear to anyone with even the slightest Spidey Sense for professional wrestling that this is one of those special moments where the babyface just has to triumph. Advertisement There really is no question about it. If this weekend's Double or Nothing event isn't the penultimate step to making Ospreay world champion, then AEW will have some serious questions to answer. Maybe even existential ones. I've aired my frustrations with Jon Moxley's title run before, and all of those complaints are still valid. But let's park them for a minute. Making Ospreay champion is nothing to do with the shortcomings of the Death Riders angle; it's about rewarding a guy who has spent the past three years proving time and again that he is among the very best to ever wrestle for Tony Khan's challenger promotion. Wrestling nerds who lapped up Ospreay's early work in Tokyo or London will hardly be surprised by that verdict. But for all his five-star matches over the past three years, Ospreay's real triumph over fellow indie darlings has been his evolution into a fully formed character in the AEW universe — of which this week's promo was just the latest example. Advertisement From the moment he ambushed Kenny Omega to close out 'AEW Dynamite' two years ago, Ospreay has hardly put a foot wrong. His reign as International Champion was perhaps the best in AEW history, while his participation in last year's Continental Classic managed to revive a concept that was in danger of becoming stale. His character work has been solid, too. Just look at his recent work with his real-life best friend Kyle Fletcher. For justifiable reasons, AEW gets some stick for its lack of interest in building long-running story feuds, but this one deserved every drop of praise it received. F***ing quality indeed, bruv. For all his achievements, though, Ospreay has been largely kept separate from the AEW world title scene. Leave aside that one match against Swerve Strickland last year (which ended unsuccessfully for Ospreay) and AEW's emerging golden boy has hardly made so much as a glance toward the biggest prize on offer. Up until now, that's worked perfectly. Every non-title angle has helped round him out as a three-dimensional talent and get the entirety of the fan base behind him. But now that task is complete. There's no sense in coming up with more side quests. For both Ospreay and AEW, this summer will be a case of now or never. It's good news, then, that all signs point to AEW getting ready to pull the trigger. Betting odds for pro-wrestling are usually more of a publicity stunt than serious forecasts, but it hasn't escaped my attention that a wager on Ospreay to win on Sunday offers the kind of paltry return more associated with savings accounts than sports betting. Advertisement None of that is to knock his opponent, "Hangman" Adam Page, who also graced us with a heartfelt promo on this week's "Dynamite." Indeed it's a tribute to Ospreay that he will be helping to boost his fellow babyface in his moment of glory. It's not a million miles from the way that Cody Rhodes elevated Sami Zayn and Jey Uso during his journey to the promised land. It should be clear to anyone with eyes that Ospreay deserves to be a champion. But it's also worth considering why that outcome is so important to AEW. As I've written before, one of the big struggles for Tony Khan's promotion has been its failure to create some of its own superstars. If you look at the roster of AEW world champions, almost all of them have had massive WWE runs. After five years, there should be more homegrown names among their ranks. Surely, you think, this is the moment that starts to change. When was the last time the stars were aligned this perfectly? To fumble the Ospreay opportunity wouldn't just be a cosmic injustice — it would plunge the entire AEW brand into a black hole. For the sake of pro wrestling, we can only hope that doesn't happen. Double or Nothing? Honestly, the gambling motif doesn't quite capture the scale of things this time around. The odds might look like a foregone conclusion, but the stakes are higher than ever.
