There’s drama in the air, folks—and for once, it’s not happening in the ring.
Mariah May, the champagne-soaked siren of AEW and former Women’s World Champion, may be nearing the end of her contract. And let’s just say, if AEW wants to keep her, they might need to back up Tony Khan’s favorite bus—the one full of cash.
According to Fightful Select, Mariah’s current AEW deal is set to expire this summer. The report stops just short of using the word “panic,” but the subtext is clear: Mariah May is in demand, and the wrestling world’s contract hawks are circling like it’s Black Friday at Suplex-Mart.
But wait! There’s a twist. Because of course there is. Option years. Like DLC for wrestlers, these mysterious add-ons could let Tony Khan keep Mariah around longer—at a potentially adjusted pay scale. An AEW source even said they’d be “surprised” if her contract didn’t include them, especially given her meteoric rise and main-event spotlight status.
Here’s the tea:
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Mariah May debuted in November 2023.
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Instantly paired with “Timeless” Toni Storm in a long, theatrical storyline.
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Won the Owen Hart Cup.
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Claimed the AEW Women’s World Championship at All In.
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Lost the belt at Revolution in March 2025—and hasn’t been seen since.
That silence? It’s either contract negotiation mode or a dramatic TV return cooking. Either way, WWE is probably licking its chops and whispering “long-term storytelling” into a Bluetooth headset somewhere in Stamford.
AEW has yet to comment, and May herself is keeping quiet—likely either preparing a big return or refreshing her Venmo notifications. Meanwhile, fans are left wondering: Will AEW lock her down? Will WWE make a move? Will this whole saga become a behind-the-scenes feud juicier than her Toni Storm rivalry?
Whatever happens, Mariah May’s next move might be the biggest headline of the summer that doesn’t involve a table breaking in half.