WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network in the United States and on Netflix for international fans, from the Dignity Health Center in Bakersfield, California.
Cody Rhodes and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso will confront Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Logan Paul
Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer and Alexa Bliss vs. Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Naomi
Every Men’s and Women’s Money in the Bank competitor to appear
After nearly two years away from AEW programming, Tay Melo made her long-awaited return during Wednesday night’s Fyter Fest special — and she didn’t come empty-handed.
With Anna Jay cornered and seemingly moments away from being thrown off the stage by Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford, Melo’s music hit to a massive reaction. Charging to the ring wielding a kendo stick, she went straight after Ford, swinging with purpose and clearing house before mixing it up with Bayne. Officials quickly stepped in to separate them, but the message was loud and clear: Tay Melo is back, and she’s coming in hot.
This marks Melo’s first AEW appearance since January 2023, when she was still aligned with Jay as part of the Jericho Appreciation Society (JAS). Later that spring, Melo and her husband Sammy Guevara revealed at Double or Nothing that they were expecting their first child. The couple welcomed their daughter, Luna, on November 28, 2023.
While Wednesday marked Melo’s AEW comeback, fans may recall she quietly dipped her toe back into the ring earlier this year. In January, she teamed with STARDOM’s Mina Shirakawa at the New Year Dream event in Japan — a sign that the former Judo standout wasn’t done with wrestling just yet.
Now reunited with Jay, the duo known as TayJay is back in action. The two first began teaming in 2020, making it to the semi-finals of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup Tournament. Their chemistry led to a run within the JAS faction from 2022 through Melo’s hiatus. Though Melo was absent during the faction’s eventual implosion, her return signals a fresh start — this time clearly on the babyface side of the aisle.
With AEW’s women’s division heating up and TayJay reunited, all eyes will be on what’s next for Melo, Jay, and whoever dares to stand in their way.
A troubling situation unfolded outside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando on Tuesday night, as reports have surfaced about the arrest of an alleged stalker targeting WWE Superstar Liv Morgan.
The initial report came from NaJee of the Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Wrestling Podcast, who stated that the individual was apprehended on-site by local authorities. NaJee also claimed that multiple bags of potential evidence were seized during the arrest. The report was later corroborated by Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, who added that WWE was aware of the situation and had contacted the police themselves.
Ongoing Investigation, Limited Details
As of now, specifics regarding the identity of the suspect or the charges filed have not been publicly disclosed. However, The Takedown via Sports Illustrated noted that the suspect is currently in police custody.
Neither the Orlando Police Department nor the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has officially confirmed the arrest at the time of this writing. It remains unclear what the suspect’s intentions were or whether Liv Morgan was present at the Performance Center when the incident occurred.
Morgan, a top star on WWE’s main roster, did not appear on this week’s episode of NXT, which was taped Tuesday night at the same facility. There is no confirmation yet on whether her absence was related to the incident or purely coincidental.
History of Security Concerns
This isn’t the first time the WWE Performance Center has dealt with serious security issues. In the past, other WWE talents — including Morgan herself — have had to deal with stalkers or trespassers, prompting WWE to enhance its security measures around the facility.
With WWE’s ongoing presence in Orlando and a heavy roster of talent training at the Performance Center regularly, incidents like this serve as a reminder of the very real dangers wrestlers face outside the ring.
We’ll continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with Liv Morgan, and we hope for her continued safety and well-being during this disturbing situation.
Liv Morgan's stalker was arrested. WWE had been made aware of the situation and called in authorities https://t.co/xP2JfaMHja
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) June 4, 2025
All Elite Wrestling will air AEW Fyter Fest tonight on TBS and MAX at 8pm ET from the Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO. This four-hour special features Dynamite and Collision.
AEW International Championship: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Mascara Dorada vs. Brody King vs. Claudio Castagnoli
FTR vs. Atlantis Jr. & Templario
AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm & Mina Shirakawa vs. Skye Blue & Julia Hart (Mercedes Mone on commentary)
Mark Briscoe vs. Jon Moxley
LFI (RUSH, The Beast Mortos & Dralistico) vs. Kevin Knight, Mike Bailey & Komander
The WWE women’s division just got a whole lot more glamorous.
In a jaw-dropping moment on this week’s episode of WWE NXT, former AEW Women’s Champion Mariah May officially made her WWE debut, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. With recent main roster call-ups like Roxanne Perez, Giulia, and Stephanie Vaquer leaving a talent gap in NXT, May’s arrival sets the tone for a fresh wave of women’s division shake-ups.
Surprise Arrival in the Midst of Chaos
As chaos unfolded during a segment involving new NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne and a locker room-wide brawl on the entrance ramp, the lights at the WWE Performance Center flickered — a classic signal that something (or someone) big was about to happen. When they came back on, standing on a platform above the crowd was none other than Mariah May.
With the crowd erupting in disbelief and excitement, May delivered a short but powerful message: “Ladies, you can call me the next NXT Women’s Champion because the best women’s division in the world just got a lot more glamorous.”
A bold statement from a bold competitor — and one that immediately puts her in the title conversation.
AEW Exit, WWE Entry — Fast and Quiet
May’s transition from AEW to WWE was kept under wraps with impressive secrecy. According to Fightful Select, WWE locked her in on a multi-year deal and made every effort to prevent leaks — to the point where the other women involved in her debut segment were only informed about her presence moments before it went down.
Interestingly, WWE never referred to her by name on air, instead referencing her “glamorous” persona. While fans were quick to spot her identity, the broadcast maintained the mystique. There’s no confirmation yet on whether WWE plans to keep her real name — Mariah May (full name: Mariah May Mead) — or rebrand her with a new ring name, but signs suggest her established identity could remain intact.
No Burned Bridges in AEW
Despite making a high-profile jump to WWE, it seems May left AEW on good terms. Fightful noted that AEW insiders didn’t believe there was any heat or bad blood surrounding her departure. In fact, the promotion reportedly made a strong attempt to re-sign her but knew well in advance that she was likely WWE-bound. Her contract officially expired at the beginning of June, and she wasted no time making her next move.
Fans have long speculated about May’s desire to join WWE, especially with old social media posts highlighting her admiration for the company dating back to before she even entered the wrestling business. And now that admiration has turned into reality.
What’s Next for NXT?
Mariah May enters an NXT women’s division in flux — and primed for new stars. With Jacy Jayne freshly crowned champion and other big names moving up, May is stepping into a golden opportunity to instantly climb the ranks. Her past accolades — including the AEW Women’s Championship and the 2023 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament win — speak for themselves.
Whether WWE chooses to tweak her name or not, one thing is certain: Mariah May has arrived, and she’s ready to make NXT her runway.
Stay tuned to WrestlingNewsBlog.com for all the latest updates on Mariah May’s WWE journey and everything happening inside the NXT women’s division.
