Mariah May Believed to Have Hit Her Ceiling in AEW Prior to WWE Move

Speaking during Busted Open After Dark, Bully broke down exactly why he thinks Mays departure came at the right moment. He pointed to her final AEW feud with Toni Storm, specifically the much-talked-about Hollywood Ending match, as the high point of her run.

Bully added that while some might suggest a future match with Mercedes Mon (formerly Sasha Banks) could have been next, it wouldnt have offered the same payoff as what she got with Toni Storm.

He emphasized just how perfectly that final scene in AEW played out, crediting both women for closing the chapter in dramatic fashion.

As far as Mays growth in AEW, Bully had nothing but praise for her consistent development in the ring and on the micbut reiterated that shed hit her ceiling in the company.

Bully also commented on her new WWE journey, reacting to her promo where she called NXT the greatest womens division in wrestling. Bully agreed, saying the move wasnt just smartit was necessary.

He acknowledged WWEs talent pool is only getting stronger with stars like Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, and Giulia now in the mixbut believes NXT is still the best place for May to grow.

In fact, Bully thinks May is already ready for the big leagues, but understands why WWE wants to polish her further.

And with veteran minds like Shawn Michaels and Fit Finlay behind the curtain, he believes WWEs system is exactly what Mariah May needs to hit a new level.

Mariah May didnt just walk out of AEWshe walked out on top. According to Bully Ray, there was nothing left for her to prove, and WWEs NXT is now her playground. Whether you loved her Hollywood Ending or think she bailed too early, one things clearMariah made her move while the spotlight was still hot, and shes not looking back.