Zayda Steel isnt holding anything back because now we know exactly why she walked away from WWE and ended up in AEW. The 22-year-old star opened up in a March 19, 2026 appearance on AEW Unrestricted, finally explaining the real reason behind her decision to leave her WWE ID deal and it had nothing to do with opportunity. It was about losing her passion. She made it clear the moment things stopped feeling right, she knew she had to step away. Zayda then got deeper into it explaining that wrestling, which once felt like her escape, started to feel like something else entirely. Thats when things hit a breaking point. She admitted she was losing both herself and her connection to wrestling and thats what pushed her to make the call. Then came the twist. Just days after publicly announcing she was leaving WWE, Zayda got a call that changed everything directly from AEW President Tony Khan. That moment clearly stood out to her especially how much Khan already knew about her work. And even though the call was short, Zayda Steel says it was exactly what she needed to hear: The phone call was exactly six minutes, but that phone call was what I needed. Zayda didnt just leave WWE for a new opportunity she walked away to rediscover her passion, and AEW stepped in at the right time. Now, this isnt just about a move between companies its about a reset, and if everything shes saying lines up, AEW might end up getting a version of Zayda Steel thats more focused, more driven, and fully locked in again. Do you think Zayda Steel will thrive more in AEW after this decision, or could leaving WWE so early come back to haunt her? Let us know your thoughts and leave your feedback below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
