Saraya's AEW Contract Status
Added 2024-08-19 21:38:23 +0000 UTCA former world champion could see their contract expire next month
Saraya, formerly known as Paige, has held world titles in All Elite Wrestling, WWE and NXT. However, within a few months, she could end up on the free agent market, sources tell Fightful. We’ve learned that the “Fighting With My Family” inspiration’s deal with AEW extends until at least September, where there were option years, but instead something else is likely on the table.
The nature of the option years has been up for debate internally, as sources claimed each side held them. However, we can confirm that the two sides have at least been in talks regarding extending the current deal for a year, whether it be with a new contract, or the option being exercised.
Saraya became AEW World Champion at All In, but lost the championship to Hikaru Shida a few weeks later. She was forced into retirement for nearly five years due to a neck injury. Saraya noted in 2022, that during a conversation with Triple H upon her departure, the door was left open, and it was the previous regime’s decision to not retain her.
While Saraya doesn't officially have a match at AEW All In, she is planned for the show. She's scheduled to compete for the AEW World Title on Wednesday as well.
Comments
Wasn't this a dispute with Cody as well? Obviously you'd know 1000x better than I.
Justin
2024-08-20 16:22:34 +0000 UTCLike who?
Fightful Select
2024-08-20 16:09:04 +0000 UTCThis is a stretch to call this a stretch just regular contract speak.
Stalla
2024-08-20 03:32:06 +0000 UTCLol imagine not liking a talent just cuz of who their dating , what are we in high school?
Ryan Martins
2024-08-19 23:51:33 +0000 UTCWhy does AEW constantly seem to run into issues where there's a disagreement between management/wrestlers regarding who holds option years? I love the company but this has happened quite a few times... are the agreements not clearly structured?
Justin
2024-08-19 22:42:07 +0000 UTCSpeak for yourself
Tucker
2024-08-19 22:14:22 +0000 UTCI really don’t want to see her wrestle in WWE or AEW wouldn’t mind her as a manager
Matt Hennessy
2024-08-19 22:08:22 +0000 UTCHer dumb boyfriend aside, I find her incredibly entertaining and great at the intangibles like fan interaction, facial reactions, and just coming across as a star. I hope she's extended.
Matthew
2024-08-19 22:05:49 +0000 UTCHopefully it's not renewed and she's never heard from or seen from again, but unfortunately for everyone she likes being loudly transphobic with her boyfriend too much
GarretRan
2024-08-19 22:05:23 +0000 UTCSaraya in the current role is great, anything more is pushing it. If she’s happy as the veteran, well established star getting new/younger talent over then that’s perfect for AEW atm
Ryan
2024-08-19 22:02:45 +0000 UTCI don't know why but I love when she calls people "Baby girl"
Excellence of Flexecution
2024-08-19 21:55:14 +0000 UTCI didn’t say that. Aew’s women’s roster has added a lot of talent. It not as thin anymore.She can be a nostalgia act in WWE.
Niners94
2024-08-19 21:54:40 +0000 UTCBest thing career wise for her is to leave I think. Her return and AEW run was done so poorly
Nick DiCarlantonio
2024-08-19 21:53:32 +0000 UTCI will admit I’ve been entertained by her pairing with Harley Cameron. If she’s set to be on the show Sunday but no match listed my guess is she’s going to be doing something with Jamie Hayter.
Kieran Buxton
2024-08-19 21:53:25 +0000 UTCAew needs her more than wwe
AH
2024-08-19 21:51:16 +0000 UTCI hope Saraya stays in AEW, she's really not needed in WWE.
Amanda Marie Maximoff
2024-08-19 21:49:32 +0000 UTCYou think she's needed in wwe ? Lol
Charles Lee Ray
2024-08-19 21:48:08 +0000 UTCI'd prefer if they didn't renew her, but sadly understand if they do
Fletcher DeRouen
2024-08-19 21:47:42 +0000 UTCSame. I enjoy them together.
Chad McLaughlin
2024-08-19 21:47:23 +0000 UTCThe less Ronnie Radke-adjacent we can get, the better
Tempo1337
2024-08-19 21:45:10 +0000 UTCI know people don't like Saraya because of who she's with but I've never had a problem with her in AEW. I've been a fan of the pairing between her and Harley Cameron. I'm cool with her staying.
A
2024-08-19 21:44:24 +0000 UTCShe should go back. She’s not needed in AEW anymore.
Niners94
2024-08-19 21:44:19 +0000 UTCWould love to see Paige back in WWE. Just not sure if they’ll let her wrestle.
Joshua Moore
2024-08-19 21:44:18 +0000 UTCWWE AND NXT? Rarefied air.
Jason
2024-08-19 21:44:04 +0000 UTCI would not be upset if she did not come back
Andrew Bates
2024-08-19 21:42:28 +0000 UTCI am glad she got to come back but I really wouldn't be too upset if she left when her contract was up
Dragmire
2024-08-19 21:42:23 +0000 UTC
