Mariah May WWE NXT debut and arrival took place in dramatic fashion at the WWE Performance Center, as the former AEW star made a shock entrance during a heated segment over the NXT Women’s Championship. The moment, which left fans visibly stunned, saw May declare her intentions to challenge for the title, promising a new level of glamour for the division.
Unexpected Entrance Stirs Up the Women’s Division
During a segment filled with contention for Jacy Jayne‘s recently claimed NXT Women’s Championship, the situation escalated when multiple wrestlers began brawling in the ring. Suddenly, the lights went out, and chaos filled the arena. When the lights returned, Mariah May appeared high above the action, capturing the attention of both the audience and competitors alike. The crowd at the WWE Performance Center, recognizing May from her AEW tenure, reacted with surprise and energy.
Without her name being announced by herself or the commentators, May confidently addressed the wrestlers embroiled in the fight, stating that her arrival marked the dawn of a new, more glamorous era for the best women’s division in the world. She boldly proclaimed herself as the next NXT Women’s Champion.
Background Leading to WWE Arrival
Speculation about May’s WWE future began a week earlier, following the removal of her profile from the AEW roster webpage—a change that often indicates a departure from the company. Mariah May had not appeared in AEW programming since a loss to Toni Storm at AEW Revolution in March. Reputable sources like Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez had previously noted that May would likely move to WWE following the expiration of her contract with AEW.
May’s time in AEW started with her debut in November 2023. She first aligned with Toni Storm, a partnership that took a sharp turn when May won the 2024 Owen Hart Foundation tournament and then betrayed Storm. This rivalry culminated in May defeating Storm to claim the AEW Women’s Championship at last year’s All In event. She held the championship until Grand Slam Australia in February, where Storm regained the title.
Implications for NXT and the Women’s Division
Mariah May’s debut immediately shifts the dynamics within the women’s roster, introducing new energy and rivalry, particularly for reigning champion Jacy Jayne and past AEW rival Toni Storm, both key entities in her narrative. Her bold arrival and championship ambitions are likely to spark intense competition and storylines in the coming weeks, keeping the NXT audience eager for what unfolds next.
