As All Elite Wrestling gears up for AEW Fyter Fest 2025, Tony Khan plans a major AEW signing for Fyter Fest 2025, aiming to reshape the roster following Mariah May’s recent departure to WWE. The TV special, held tonight, features high-profile matches and introduces a host of top stars.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of Fyter Fest 2025
AEW Fyter Fest 2025 has generated significant excitement, promising four hours of action across both Dynamite and Collision. The card includes headline appearances from Kenny Omega, Toni Storm, Jon Moxley, and FTR among others, ensuring a showcase of All Elite Wrestling’s leading talent in Jacksonville.
One major highlight this year is the AEW in-ring debut of Thekla, a former athlete of World Wonder Ring STARDOM. The Austrian performer recently inked a deal with the company, and sources indicate that Tony Khan has bold plans in store for her. While her first opponent remains a mystery, the anticipation is mounting, particularly after the exit of Mariah May, often known to fans as “The Glamour.”
Filling the Void Left by Mariah May
With Mariah May’s move to WWE, replacing her presence in AEW is a challenge that the company is meeting head-on. Speculation points toward Khan recruiting former WWE talent Elayna Black (also recognized as Cora Jade) to bolster the women’s division. This potential signing is seen as a strategic response, and rumors suggest that she might even be Thekla’s mystery opponent at tonight’s special event.
Elayna Black, recently released from WWE, already has ties to All Elite Wrestling. In late 2020, she appeared twice as Elayna Black in the Jacksonville promotion, demonstrating both talent and promise. Should Tony Khan secure her return, there is optimism that she will be positioned for a major push within AEW’s growing roster.
Elayna Black Expresses Interest in AEW Return
Addressing her future, the former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, Elayna Black, discussed her prospects in a recent feature on The Ariel Helwani Show. She openly shared her fondness for AEW and the creative environment it provides:
“I would definitely be open to going to AEW. I loved my time there. I have a lot of friends there. I watch all the shows. I love the fact that they have as much creative freedom as they do. I’m so much for storylines and character, so I feel like they are very, like, creatively free in that way,” she said. —Elayna Black, former NXT star
The sudden end to her tenure in WWE was unexpected for many. As speculation swirls around AEW Fyter Fest 2025, her potential involvement—especially as Thekla’s rival—remains a focal point for fans and the wrestling community.
Significance and What Lies Ahead
The reshaping of AEW’s women’s roster amid shifts like Mariah May’s exit highlights the company’s commitment to adaptability and audience engagement. Featuring Thekla’s debut and the possible addition of Elayna Black aligns with Tony Khan’s vision for building unpredictable and compelling programming. With star power from names like Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley already confirmed, the outcomes of Fyter Fest 2025 may set a notable precedent for future AEW events and the organization’s ongoing rivalry with WWE.
