• Tay Melo Is Leaving AEW, Update On Sammy Guevara & Anna Jay’s Status
During the Redemption PPV media call, AEW President Tony Khan called out inaccurate reports about Tay Melo and Anna Jay, clarifying that the current situations for both stars are completely different.
While rumors suggested both might be leaving the company, Khan explained that Anna Jay is actually taking time off due to an injury. She underwent an MRI last week to check the issue and remains in great standing with AEW management.
On the other hand, Tay Melo (fka Taynara Conti in WWE NXT) is officially on her way out of the company after asking for her release. Khan revealed that Melo wants to step away from professional wrestling altogether, which is why he decided to grant her request. He also corrected online reports about the timing of her decision, noting that she asked to leave just a few weeks ago rather than back in 2025 like many internet sources claimed.
Khan also confirmed that Sammy Guevara’s (Tay Melo’s real-life husband) status hasn’t changed and he’s still with All Elite Wrestling despite recent rumors.
• Big Title Match Canceled For SummerSlam 2026
Rhea Ripley’s injury changed multiple original plans for SummerSlam 2026.
Tiffany Stratton was originally scheduled to defend the Women’s United States Championship at SummerSlam. However, she will now compete in the Interim WWE Women’s Title Ladder Match.
In an update from Cory Hays of False Finish, Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Blake Monroe for the Women’s U.S. Title was the original plan for SummerSlam 2026.
