Maria Kanellis time in AEW could be coming to an end sooner than expected. The former ROH Womens Division creative lead and AEW manager has reportedly extended her contract through January, but her future with the company remains up in the air.
Originally, Maria mentioned that her AEW deal was set to expire at the end of October. However, sources now confirm via Fightful Select that both parties agreed to a short-term extension, running through January. While there were initial plans for an announcement regarding her contract status, it never materialized.
Maria has worn many hats in her wrestling career, transitioning from in-ring competition to creative roles in recent years. While she hasnt wrestled since 2019, she played a pivotal role in ROHs womens division during the Sinclair Broadcast Group era. Since joining AEW/ROH, Maria has primarily worked as a manager, but shes reportedly been open to stepping back into a creative role for the womens division.
Maria Kanellis has always been a trailblazer in wrestling, whether shes managing talent, crafting storylines, or commanding the ring. With her AEW contract winding down, fans are left to wonder if this is the end of her chapter with the company or the beginning of a new journey in the industry. Either way, you can bet Maria isnt done making her mark just yet.
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