Another wrestler has parted ways with All Elite Wrestling as it was confirmed today that Tay Melo has been officially removed from the company’s roster.
A few months ago Tony Khan addressed the rumors regarding Tay Melo’s status with the company and he revealed that she requested to be released from her contract. Khan also confirmed that he planned to grant her request, and now it seems that she has officially been released.
“Tay had said she wanted to step away from wrestling. She has said, ‘I love AEW and I love the people here but I wanted to step away from AEW and step away from wrestling,’ and that’s what she told me.
That wasn’t in 2025. That was weeks ago at Collision after she wrestled against the Divine Dominion, and she came to me after the match, and said, ‘I would like a release,’ and I was taken aback, and we had a very nice talk. It’s far to the contrary of what I’ve seen reported about this being last year or that it’s been an ongoing thing, and I heard from Tay this week and she said she’s not putting those reports out and it really bothered her
Whaven’t had an unpleasant conversation ever. I’ve always had a very good relationship with Tay, and she has asked about stepping away recently. It hasn’t been a long thing and also, I haven’t kept her here. Since that talk, I haven’t brought her back, booked her, and I am gonna give Tay that release.”
It’s not clear what’s next for Tay Melo, but she has confirmed that she has not retired from in-ring competition. Stay tuned for more updates on AEW releases as they become available.
Tay Melo is officially a free agent!
She has been granted her release and is now off the AEW roster page. https://t.co/cYCkJpRf4t
— AIRGold (@AIRGold_) November 11, 2026