Another former WWE prospect may be on AEWs radar.
According to Fightful Select, AEW has recently shown interest in Zayda Steel, who was previously under WWEs ID contract. That deal officially ended in early October, and it didnt take long before AEW reportedly reached out.
Sources say contact was made sometime last month, but she wasnt signed as of then, and hadnt been as of this past week.
Unlike standard WWE deals, the WWE ID contract includes matching rightsmeaning if another promotion makes an offer, WWE has the opportunity to match it. However, since Zayda is no longer under that agreement, shes officially a free agent and those restrictions no longer apply. The belief within WWE is that Zayda declined to renew her contract when the time came.
During her time under WWE ID, Zayda competed in EVOLVE matches, scoring a win in a singles match and a tag team match. She also appeared under the WWE ID umbrella in GCW and APAC.
Outside of WWE-affiliated work, shes been busy building a name elsewhere. Zayda previously competed in MLW, where she ultimately challenged for the MLW World Womens Title before wrapping up her run with a loss. Shes also done work for Marigold, continuing to expand her in-ring rsum internationally.
Zayda Steel isnt signed yetbut the door at AEW appears open. With her WWE ties behind her and no contract restrictions holding her back, shes free to go wherever the opportunity feels right.
Do you think Zayda Steel would be a good fit for AEW? Should Tony Khan pull the trigger and sign her to the roster? Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation.
