It is being reported by Fightful Select that Saraya’s current contract with AEW is wrapping up. The report is saying she could wind up as a free agent in the next few months but could also have an extension.
Per Fightful Select:
Saraya, formerly known as Paige, has held world titles in All Elite Wrestling, WWE and NXT. However, within a few months, she could end up on the free agent market, sources tell Fightful. We’ve learned that the “Fighting With My Family” inspiration’s deal with AEW extends until at least September, where there were option years, but instead something else is likely on the table.
The nature of the option years has been up for debate internally, as sources claimed each side held them. However, we can confirm that the two sides have at least been in talks regarding extending the current deal for a year, whether it be with a new contract, or the option being exercised.
Saraya became AEW World Champion at All In, but lost the championship to Hikaru Shida a few weeks later. She was forced into retirement for nearly five years due to a neck injury. Saraya noted in 2022, that during a conversation with Triple H upon her departure, the door was left open, and it was the previous regime’s decision to not retain her.
While Saraya doesn’t officially have a match at AEW All In, she is planned for the show. She’s scheduled to compete for the AEW World Title on Wednesday as well.
Saraya had been out of action with her career ending neck injury in WWE since 2017. AEW cleared her to compete when she joined them in 2022.
