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AEW to WWE: Mariah May joins NXT roster in surprise switch

AEW to WWE: Mariah May joins NXT roster in surprise switch

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 04, 2025, 08:28 IST

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Mariah May, formerly a prominent figure in AEW and the independent circuit, has made a surprising debut in WWE NXT. After a successful run and a notable feud with Toni Storm, May appeared on NXT, signaling her arrival by confronting NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne.

AEW to WWE: Mariah May joins NXT roster in surprise switch

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Mariah May disappeared from the wrestling scene only to reemerge in the bigger leagues.Mariah May was a popular star on the independent circuit, which led to her signing by AEW. Despite that, she had said that her ultimate destination was to become a part of WWE. It took a remarkable run in AEW for two years and the perfect timing for May to accomplish her goal. The Glamour rocked the foundation of wrestling after weeks of speculation and has now finally arrived in the WWE landscape.

Mariah May is the newest WWE superstar to join the company

On the June 3rd edition of WWE NXT, the final segment saw an all-out brawl break out between various stars of the NXT women's division. The new NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne and her Fatal Influence cohorts, Jazmyn Nyx and Fallon Henley, stood their ground in the ring and watched the chaos unfold. As they did, the lights went out.

The camera shifted towards the balcony area of the Capitol Wrestling Center, and there she was: Mariah May. The NXT crowd lost its mind and erupted in a loud cheer. May took to the microphone and cemented her arrival in the Black and Grey brand. However, she did direct some words towards Jacy Jayne and made it clear that her eyes were on the NXT Women's Championship. Following her shocking appearance, May took to her X to send out a message, saying, "honey i’m home @WWE @WWENXT."

Mariah May gained mainstream prominence in AEW with her captivating feud against "Timeless" Toni Storm for a long time. In doing so, she also became the AEW Women's World Champion. The highly intense feud came to an end when they collided for the final time at the Revolution pay-per-view. The match titled 'Hollywood Ending' was one of the gruesome and exciting showdowns to witness in the company. May lost the bout and had been absent since then.Despite various speculations regarding her contract being valid till August, that seems no longer the case. With Mariah May now officially a part of her dream company, it will be interesting to see the new chapter of her wrestling career.Also read: “We want CM Punk!”: Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ cast shoots their shot at WWE

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