Major Update on Mariah May’s AEW Contract Amid WWE Interest Rumors

AEW’s Mariah May reportedly enters final months of her contract, with uncertainty around her future despite unfounded WWE rumors circulating online.

Major Update on Mariah May’s AEW Contract Amid WWE Interest Rumors

The wrestling rumor mill is churning at full speed as one of AEW’s fastest-rising stars approaches a potential career crossroads. Mariah May has become a hot topic of conversation as reports suggest her current agreement with Tony Khan’s promotion could be winding down this summer.

According to multiple sources, both talent and management within AEW believe May is entering the final stretch of her current deal, though there remains some uncertainty regarding possible option years. This contract situation comes at a pivotal moment for May, whose stock has skyrocketed following an impressive 18-month run highlighted by her compelling rivalry with Toni Storm that culminated at AEW Revolution.

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The inevitable speculation about a potential jump to WWE quickly spread online, but Sean Ross Sapp addressed these rumors directly on the latest Fightful Select Podcast.

As I look through there, I’ll be transparent. There were so many people that were like, ‘Oh, well she’s going to WWE..’ And when I hit up WWE—specifically people in there—there were things thrown around like ‘internal incoming list,’ since she’s on it. That isn’t true. That is not a thing that exists. It’s not real,” Sapp clarified, while acknowledging, “Maybe she wants to go to WWE—I don’t know. But her deal is up this year.

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AEW reportedly has strong interest in securing May’s services long-term, which comes as no surprise given her rapid rise and consistent performance since joining the promotion. With her contract situation now public knowledge, all eyes will be on what the talented performer decides as she weighs her options in what could be a defining career moment this summer.

Author of the article Leonardo Cunha
I'm 30 years old and live in São Paulo, Brazil. Founder and writer of Wrestling Notícias. I have a degree in Physical Education and I'm fluent in English. I've been a pro-wrestling fan since 2007.