Mariah May is officially a WWE superstar. Former AEW women's world champion May debuted on Tuesday's episode of NXT, confirming speculation that she left All Elite Wrestling to sign with WWE.

The comings and goings of some of pro wrestling's most notable stars have dominated headlines over the last week, including this collection of WWE and AEW backstage rumors.

While some fans may see it as a step down for a one-time AEW Women's Champion and one of AEW's most featured players to be joining the NXT roster, this move could well be a smart one for both Mariah May and for the wider WWE.