WWE may target AEW star Mariah May soon

A new report suggests that WWE might be interested in signing Mariah May, a top star from AEW. May is currently in a critical year regarding her contract, which is believed to expire this summer. Staff and wrestlers within AEW have indicated that May, a former AEW World Champion, could be a target for WWE. Sources from AEW have also mentioned her contract status has become a hot topic among the team. There is speculation about whether May's contract includes any option years, but many believe it likely does. Recently, May garnered attention after competing in a well-received match at AEW Revolution, where she lost the AEW Women's World Title to Toni Storm. She has been active in wrestling since 2019, having trained at the Knucklelocks School and gained experience in the UK indie circuit. In 2023, May moved to Japan, where she joined the World Wonder Ring Stardom and was part of the "Club Venus" faction. Her time there included participation in major tournaments, contributing to her growing reputation. May signed with AEW in late 2023, making her debut on Dynamite in January 2024. She quickly made an impact by winning the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament and eventually capturing the AEW Women's World Championship. As her contract situation unfolds, AEW is reportedly eager to keep her on their roster.