Mariah Mays win of Pro Wrestling Illustrateds Most Improved Wrestler of the Year Award for 2024 hasnt exactly been met with enthusiasm. After AEW posted footage of May accepting the prestigious honor, her sarcastic response left many fans talking.
In the clip, May stands with the award, clearly unimpressed with the recognition. Want me to read it for you? Mariah May, most improved wrestler of the year award. There you go, I did your job for you, she said, mocking the significance of the honor.
She continued, questioning the meaning of the term improved and expressing disbelief at the award, So, improved means what? I didnt come in here as the best? I didnt come here on my rookie year and kill this entire division, win the world championship at our biggest show of the year?
Mays sarcasm didnt end there as she pondered the expected responses, asking, What do I do now? Do I thank people? Do I thank anybody? Should I thank my mom or? Or you? Or AEW?
Tony Schiavone, trying to steer the moment in a more positive direction, responded, The readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, they are the ones that voted you.
May, still not hiding her indifference, finished with a sarcastic Aw, guys, thank you so much. Thank you so much Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Ill do that so you can all nominate us again next year. Thanks so much. Cheers.
Despite the seemingly dismissive response from May, her incredible rise in AEW has earned her a rightful spot in wrestlings spotlight. While her attitude toward the award might not have been the most gracious, theres no denying her impact in the industry.
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