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WWE has a chance to pick up a notable star in the wrestling world and steal away one of AEW's top wrestlers should she opt to sign with the promotion once her contract is up.
Fightful Select reports top AEW talent Mariah May is in a big year in her career as it's believed by a number of staff, wrestlers and higher ups that former AEW World Champion Mariah May is in a contract year. It was said that those they spoke with believe that her deal is up in the Summer.
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) March 25, 2025A number of AEW sources tell https://t.co/jy8u4a8usI that they believe former World Champion Mariah May is in a contract year.
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The report went on to say that they do not know if there are option years attached to May's contract, but their source "would be shocked" if this wasn't the case. Additionally, AEW is still looking to retain the talented star.
It was added that May's contract status has spread within AEW in recent weeks. She is coming off a highly praised Hollywood Ending match where she lost the AEW Women's World Title to Toni Storm at AEW Revolution.
May's professional wrestling journey began on February 2, 2019, following training at the Knucklelocks School of Wrestling and Hustle Wrestling. Prior to her in-ring debut, she gained experience as a ring announcer on the UK independent circuit throughout 2018.
This work paved the way for her transition into wrestling, where she quickly made a name for herself competing in prominent British promotions like Progress Wrestling, TNT Extreme Wrestling, and Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro).
— Mariah May ♡ (@MariahMayx) March 22, 2025
In 2023, May's career reached new heights as she ventured to Japan to join World Wonder Ring Stardom. There, she aligned herself with the "Club Venus" faction, alongside Mina Shirakawa and Xia Brookside.
May's time in Stardom was marked by participation in significant events, including the 5STAR Grand Prix 2023 tournament, further showcasing her growing talent and international appeal.
May's rising profile led to her signing with AEW in late 2023. She made an immediate impact, debuting on AEW Dynamite on January 3, 2024, with a victory over Queen Aminata. Her success continued as she won the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament in July 2024, and she achieved a significant milestone by defeating Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at AEW All In London on August 25, 2024.
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