Over the past several months, AEW has seen a number of high-profile departures. Notable names like Aleister Black, Rusev, Penta, and Rey Fenix have transitioned from AEW to WWE in 2025, marking a total of nine talent exits so far this year. While these changes might impact AEW’s roster depth, fans hope for the best in the futures of these wrestlers.
One such departure is Mariah May, who spent two years with AEW and was deeply involved in the women’s division storylines. Brought in May 2023 as a protégé of Toni Storm, Mariah left AEW shortly after her climactic feud with Storm and the BlowOff Match at Revolution 2025. She later made her WWE debut on NXT under the new name Blake Monroe, where she faced a setback in her quest for the NXT Women’s Championship.
Fan Take: The ongoing talent shifts highlight the fluid nature of wrestling careers and underscore AEW’s challenge in maintaining a strong, competitive roster. For fans, these departures are bittersweet—while we lose beloved stars, it opens space for fresh talent and new storylines that can invigorate the sport.
