AEW performer Mariah May announced on a recent edition of Thunder Rosa’s vlog that she is “Retiring.” This declaration from the 26-year-old former champion quickly garnered attention from the wrestling community.
Despite the straightforward nature of her on-camera statement, the delivery and overall context of the vlog segment indicate May’s “retirement” announcement was likely made in jest and not as a serious career decision.
May, a former AEW Women’s World Champion, has been absent from in-ring competition since the Revolution 2025 pay-per-view. At that event, she lost the championship to Toni Storm in a “Hollywood Ending match.”
Her championship victory occurred at the All In 2024 event at Wembley Stadium in London. This was a highlight of her prominent run throughout 2024, which included a significant feud with Storm.
May’s period of inactivity from AEW programming has occurred amidst ongoing speculation concerning her contractual future with the company and reported potential interest from WWE, adding another dimension to her public remarks.