One of the stars of AEW has opted not to renew their contract with the company.
Taya Valkyrie announced on social media that she is now a free agent, having decided not to accept an offer to extend her contract with AEW.
In a statement, Valkyrie thanked AEW for her time in the company and said she plans to “explore new opportunities.”
“FROM THE TAYA VALKRIE TEAM, LOS ANGELES, CA- Taya Valkyrie enters Free Agency after AEW exit. After much consideration and thorough discussions with her team Valkyrie has officially entered free agency having elected not to accept an
offer to extend her contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).“I am incredibly grateful for my time with AEW and the opportunity to be part of the organization. While there, I wrestled and worked alongside exceptional talent, and built lasting relationships within the AEW family and deepend my relationships in the wrestling community. I am beyond thankful to the fans for their continued support of me, not only in my time with AEW but also as I step into this new chapter as a free agent. I can’t wait for what’s to come and have a lot more to leave in the ring. With my contract now concluded, I’m excited to explore new opportunities and possibilities as a wrestler, TV personality, and creative.””
“Valkyrie’s decision to enter free agency comes at a very exciting time in her career having been a Traitor on Traitors Canada this fall and following the release of her debut EP, FAKE.”
Taya Valkyrie joined AEW in 2023 and has been a fixture in Ring of Honor in recent years, where she was part of MxM TV alongside her real-life husband Johnny TV and MxM Collection.
💛 Thank you @AEW pic.twitter.com/9pgP3EEObz
— TAYA VALKYRIE (@thetayavalkyrie) November 4, 2026
Taya Valkyrie Would Love To Appear in Maple Leaf Pro
In a recent interview with Slam Wrestling, which took place before announcing she was leaving AEW, Taya Valkyrie spoke about potentially joining Johnny TV in Maple Leaf Pro. The organisation is run by Scott D’Amore, who she previously worked with in TNA. Valkyrie said she would love to go to MLP, and that she was sure it would “happen sometime soon.”
