The women’s division in WWE looks set for a shake-up, as former AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May is reportedly WWE-bound. AEW quietly removed May from their online roster on Friday, signaling her official exit and fueling speculation about her long-rumored move to Stamford.
Known as “The Glamour,” May rose to prominence in AEW following a headline-making feud with Toni Storm. That rivalry culminated in her capturing the AEW Women’s Title at All In London 2024 before dropping it back to Storm at Grand Slam Australia in February. Her last AEW appearance came at Revolution 2025, where she unsuccessfully challenged for the title once again.
Now, as WWE gears up for Evolution II on July 13, a pay-per-view focused solely on female talent - fans believe May could make her first appearance there.
Why May chose WWE over a bigger paycheckWhile May was reportedly offered competitive deals from other promotions, including a possible AEW renewal, reports suggest that the move to WWE was driven by personal ambition. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer claimed that, like Stephanie Vaquer, May prioritized a WrestleMania moment over a bigger paycheck elsewhere.
“It’s the same reason they didn’t get Will Ospreay or Okada,” Meltzer noted. “May and Vaquer just valued the dream of WWE more than anything.”
Adding to the excitement, Jordynne Grace , who has been part of NXT in recent months as part of WWE’s integration with TNA, is also rumored to be heading to SmackDown. Her promotion would follow recent main roster debuts of Roxanne Perez and Giulia, both of whom are confirmed for the Money in the Bank women’s ladder match next week.
If Grace and May debut around the same time, WWE’s women’s roster could see a significant refresh - especially heading into the high-profile summer stretch.
Social media has been buzzing with fan excitement. One user commented, “Best signing in 2025, thus far!” while another warned, “Somebody tell the divas to buckle up, the new era just entered the chat.”
May’s confident social media presence has also stirred buzz. Recently, she shut down dating rumors with a witty post: “I only like hot women that are older than me.”
With Evolution II and Money in the Bank around the corner, all eyes are now on WWE’s next moves. Whether it’s SmackDown or a surprise PLE debut, Mariah May looks ready to step into the spotlight.
Known as “The Glamour,” May rose to prominence in AEW following a headline-making feud with Toni Storm. That rivalry culminated in her capturing the AEW Women’s Title at All In London 2024 before dropping it back to Storm at Grand Slam Australia in February. Her last AEW appearance came at Revolution 2025, where she unsuccessfully challenged for the title once again.
Now, as WWE gears up for Evolution II on July 13, a pay-per-view focused solely on female talent - fans believe May could make her first appearance there.
Why May chose WWE over a bigger paycheckWhile May was reportedly offered competitive deals from other promotions, including a possible AEW renewal, reports suggest that the move to WWE was driven by personal ambition. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer claimed that, like Stephanie Vaquer, May prioritized a WrestleMania moment over a bigger paycheck elsewhere.
Dave Meltzer on Mariah May joining WWE:
— 🅰️🅾️ (@KXNGAO) May 30, 2025
“. . . It’s the same situation with Stephanie Vaquer, where she would have made more money elsewhere, in Vaquer’s case a lot more, but their dream was WWE. WWE counts on that, as the same reason they got May and Vaquer is also the same… pic.twitter.com/dGp79m1oFg
“It’s the same reason they didn’t get Will Ospreay or Okada,” Meltzer noted. “May and Vaquer just valued the dream of WWE more than anything.”
Adding to the excitement, Jordynne Grace , who has been part of NXT in recent months as part of WWE’s integration with TNA, is also rumored to be heading to SmackDown. Her promotion would follow recent main roster debuts of Roxanne Perez and Giulia, both of whom are confirmed for the Money in the Bank women’s ladder match next week.
If Grace and May debut around the same time, WWE’s women’s roster could see a significant refresh - especially heading into the high-profile summer stretch.
Somebody tell the divas to buckle up, the new era just entered the chat 💅
— Charles (@Asunsweetj) May 30, 2025
Social media has been buzzing with fan excitement. One user commented, “Best signing in 2025, thus far!” while another warned, “Somebody tell the divas to buckle up, the new era just entered the chat.”
i only like hot women that are older than me https://t.co/gfSrLDQg5g
— Mariah May ♡ (@MariahMayx) May 14, 2025
May’s confident social media presence has also stirred buzz. Recently, she shut down dating rumors with a witty post: “I only like hot women that are older than me.”
With Evolution II and Money in the Bank around the corner, all eyes are now on WWE’s next moves. Whether it’s SmackDown or a surprise PLE debut, Mariah May looks ready to step into the spotlight.
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