Tay Melo made her much-anticipated return to AEW on Wednesday night during “AEW: Fyter Fest,” stepping in to rescue Anna Jay. Melo was last seen on AEW television in early 2023, teaming with Jay on the January 13 episode of “AEW Rampage.” Later that year, at a double or nothing pay-per-view in May, Melo and her husband Sammy Guevara revealed her pregnancy, and their daughter Luna was born on November 28, 2023.
Although Melo resumed wrestling in January by teaming up with Mina Shirakawa, Tekla, and Athena at Stardom’s New Year’s Dream event, her comeback to AEW happened late during the four-hour Fyter Fest broadcast. As Anna Jay was about to face off from the stage, Melo surprised fans by attacking Penelope Ford with a kendo stick, leading to a chaotic fight with Ford and Danielle Bane before staff separated them.
Tay Melo and Anna Jay, collectively known as TayJay, have been a regular tag team since July 2020, even reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s Tag Team Cup that year. They were part of the faction JAS and worked closely until Melo took her leave in 2022. Melo didn’t participate in the storyline involving JAS’s breakup but has returned as a fan-favorite character, signalling a promising future ahead.
Fan Take: Tay Melo’s return brings renewed energy and excitement to AEW’s women’s division, especially pairing back with Anna Jay as TayJay. This comeback not only reignites beloved storylines but also hints at fresh rivalries that could elevate the sport’s profile and showcase the growing talent within AEW.
