WWE Expected to Sign Former AEW World Champion Imminently

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Fernando Quiles Jr. | Last updated May 30, 2025 2:43 PM ET

One former AEW world titleholder is reportedly expected to join the WWE roster.

Since AEW launched in 2019, marquee talents have jumped from WWE. One of the top acts in the company at the moment is The Hurt Syndicate, which features former WWE stars Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP. Lashley decided to leave WWE once his contract expired to enjoy more creative freedom under the Tony Khan umbrella.

WWE has also been able to scoop up some big stars who made their name in AEW. More recently, the promotion has signed key stars such as Penta, Rey Fenix, Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, and more. It appears you can add another significant name to that list.

PWInsider is reporting that Mariah May is expected to sign with WWE in the "near future." The news comes after May was removed from the roster section of AEW's website.

MARIAH MAY GONE FROM AEW

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— PWInsider.com (@PWInsidercom) May 30, 2025

May first gained notoriety for her work under the Stardom promotion in Japan. She captured the Goddesses of Stardom Championship with newly signed AEW star Mina Shirakawa. AEW signed May to a deal in 2023.

During her time in AEW, May's popularity soared. She was involved in a heavily praised storyline with "Timeless" Toni Storm. May had served as Storm's protégé before turning on her. May captured the AEW Women's World Championship from Storm and held onto the gold for 174 days.

May lost the championship back to "Timeless" during "AEW Grand Slam Australia." The two ended their rivalry at "AEW Revolution 2025." They performed in a Hollywood Ending match, and Storm picked up the victory. This would ultimately prove to be May's final match on her AEW deal.

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