Ruby Soho’s time in AEW hasn’t quite lived up to the high hopes fans had when she debuted. While AEW’s 2021 "Gold Standard" event was a major milestone featuring many standout matches and surprise debuts from former WWE stars like Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson, Soho’s arrival also generated significant excitement. She entered as the last participant in the Casino Battle Royale, winning to earn a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship, and many believed she could be a key player in boosting AEW’s women’s division, which was seen as weaker compared to the men’s.
However, Soho’s actual run in AEW has been somewhat underwhelming. Despite AEW’s women’s division growing overall, Soho’s contributions seem limited. Before her maternity leave, she mostly appeared on the now-discontinued "AEW Rampage" and was involved in a romantic storyline with her real-life partner Angelo Parker, with little presence on major cards.
On the flip side, Soho was regularly involved in serious title contention between 2021 and 2023. She frequently competed for the AEW Women’s World Championship and the TBS Championship, reaching finals in major tournaments like the 2022 and 2023 Owen Hart Cup, though she fell short against Britt Baker and Willow Nightingale. Outside of title matches, Soho was often featured in prominent storylines.
Ultimately, whether Soho’s AEW tenure is considered disappointing depends on perspective. While she hasn’t transformed the women’s division overnight or become a multi-time champion as some hoped, her presence and opportunities in AEW have been a notable improvement from her WWE stint. Aside from her maternity break, Soho has remained visible on AEW programming and actively involved in top-tier storylines. Her AEW career so far can best be described as a mixed experience, leaving it up to fans to decide how successful it truly has been.
Fan Take: Ruby Soho’s journey highlights the challenges and potential growth of AEW’s women’s division, reminding fans that building a strong roster takes time and opportunity. Her run shows that AEW is still evolving and could signal future breakthroughs as the company continues to invest in its female talent.
