Maria Kanellis Reflects on Her Wrestling Journey and Unfulfilled AEW Aspirations

Maria Kanellis: A Journey Through Wrestling Promotions

As of now, Maria Kanellis finds herself without a contract in the professional wrestling world after having explored various top promotions. Following a significant surgery and health issues, she parted ways with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) after a less than satisfactory experience. Despite her innovative ideas for her character, she faced rejection.

During a recent virtual signing event with K & S WrestleFest, Maria reflected on her earlier 'ditzy' persona from her WWE days. She expressed a desire to revive that character in AEW, particularly in a storyline involving Adam Copeland.

“That’s one of the things I wanted to play again,” she stated. “I really wish I got to do it one more time. I had a whole way of doing it. That was one thing I wanted to do in AEW. I’d continue trying to call Edge ‘Edge’ and him being like, no, no, no! It’s Adam Copeland.”

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Maria Kanellis: From Ruthless Aggression to Today

Maria Kanellis made her entrance into WWE during the Ruthless Aggression era, initially portraying a ditzy character and serving as a backstage interviewer. Over time, she transitioned into a regular in-ring competitor until her release in 2010.

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In 2017, WWE brought Maria back along with her husband, Mike Bennett, but they were released due to budget cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, AEW signed them, primarily for their Ring of Honor TV tapings.

Maria's contract with AEW ended on January 31 and was not renewed, despite a good relationship between her and the company. Her future in wrestling remains uncertain, although she has expressed interest in returning to WWE under Triple H's leadership, with no updates on the company's interest in her.