Taya Valkyrie Shuts Down AEW Debut Rumors

Taya Valkyrie is one of the most accomplished wrestlers on the independent scene today. She has traveled around the world and won numerous titles across different promotions. The 39-year-old is rumored to answer Jade Cargill’s open challenge for the TBT title on the upcoming edition of AEW Dynamite in Canada. It seems unlikely that Taya Valkyrie will make her AEW debut, as she recently shut down the rumors.

Speaking with Bill Pritchard of WrestleZone, Taya Valkyrie cleared the air on the possibility of her showing up to challenge Jade Cargill for the TBS Championship during AEW’s debut in Winnipeg this Wednesday. The former IMPACT Knockouts World Champion said she’ll be at her home in Los Angeles on the day of Dynamite.

“I will be in Los Angeles, California I will be here in my house with my dogs. John will be back from Australia, so yeah, I’ll be here.”

Taya Valkyrie took the opportunity to share a message for the wrestling fans, asking them to enjoy pro wrestling instead of wasting their energy trying to figure out the rumors and speculations.

“I love gossip. I woke up to a bunch of texts from people and social media blowing up, but it is what it is. It’s gossip, people will talk. Honestly, keep talking. I’m just gonna sit here and keep doing my thing. Just enjoy the ride, everybody. Enjoy the ride. You’re meant to be entertained. Stop trying to figure it all out. It will all work out in the end. So enjoy it. Watch pro wrestling everywhere. I obviously have dedicated over a decade of my life to this, and I’m going to continue to do that. So, just enjoy the show.”

The March 15, 2023, episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite will emanate from the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Check out the complete line-up for the show here:

• The House of Black (c) vs. The Elite vs. The Jericho Appreciation Society – AEW World Trios Tag Team Championship
• Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett – AEW Interntional Championship
• Jade Cargill (c) vs. TBA – AEW TBS Championship
• MFJ’s Re-Bar Mitzvah
• Adam Page & Dark Order vs. Blackpool Combat Club
• QTV segment
• We’ll hear from The Outcasts

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