Former WWE Stars Priestley, Hartwell Leave Company, Explore AEW Opportunities

Bea Priestley, formerly known as Blair Davenport in WWE, is now a free agent after her non-compete clause expired, expressing relief and happiness about her release, which she described as a positive turning point. She shared that many WWE talents reached out to her with support and well wishes, highlighting the personal connections despite the business nature of the industry. Priestley is open to returning to AEW but also wants time to explore her own path after a restrictive WWE contract experience. Similarly, Indi Hartwell reflected on her WWE tenure, regretting not speaking up more behind the scenes, but remains optimistic about gaining experience outside WWE and potentially returning. AEW has also seen recent departures and strained relationships, with some wrestlers like Ricky Saints and Matt Schiavone (son of former WWE personality Tony Schiavone) leaving the promotion under various circumstances. These shifts underscore the evolving dynamics and competitive tensions between WWE and AEW, impacting wrestler careers and industry narratives.