Taya Valkyrie Exits AEW - Fightful
The former AEW and Ring of Honor wrestler said she declined a contract extension after three years with the promotion.
- On Wednesday, Taya Valkyrie announced she has officially entered Free Agency after declining an offer to extend her contract with All Elite Wrestling.
- Since her debut in March 2023, Valkyrie did not make a significant impact on the women's division, with her final AEW match occurring on AEW Collision in November 2025.
- Expressing gratitude, Taya wrote, "I am incredibly grateful for my time with AEW and the opportunity to be part of the organization," while thanking fans for their support.
- Transitioning into Free Agency, Valkyrie stated she has "a lot more to leave in the ring," having last appeared on ROH programming in January 2026.
- AEW presents its annual Blood and Guts event this Wednesday, competing against WWE's NXT, which moved to Wednesday because of Election Day in the United States featuring stars John Cena and Cody Rhodes.
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Taya Valkyrie Rejects AEW Extension And Enters Free Agency
Taya Valkyrie has confirmed that she is now a free agent after her contract with AEW expired. AEW offered her a contract extension, but Valkyrie decided not to accept it after careful talks and consideration. Taking to Twitter, the 43-year-old wrestler thanked AEW for her time there and said that she worked with exceptional talent while building strong relationships in the wrestling community. She also thanked fans for supporting her during her …
Taya Valkyrie Exits AEW - Fightful
Taya Valkyrie is leaving AEW. She made the announcement on social media, saying she is now a free agent after deciding to not renew her contract. From Taya: 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…
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