Killer Kelly Already Backstage at AEW Dynamite After TNA Exit

Killer Kelly is officially done with TNA—and she’s already popped up backstage at AEW.

On January 25, Kelly confirmed her departure in a lengthy public statement, saying her time with the company had come to an end after both sides agreed not to move forward with a contract extension. The real story, though, is where she showed up just days before the announcement.

According to Fightful Select, Kelly was backstage at the January 14 episode of AEW Dynamite—the same night her fiancé Myron Reed was scheduled for his AEW debut. While no deal has been signed, the report noted that “there are members of the roster who have said they would push for her to get aboard.”

That alone puts her firmly in AEW’s orbit—and based on her own words, she’s ready to step into something new.

“My time with TNA has come to an end,” Kelly wrote. “A contract extension was offered, but in the end we’ve decided not to go that route. And that’s totally fine!”

Kelly made it clear there’s no bad blood with TNA, praising the company for how they handled her promos, character, and presentation.

“I’ve grew so much as a performer/wrestler, the team made me look like an absolute superstar with my promos (which were the fcking coolest ever), and I had the opportunity to make history with the FIRST EVER Women’s Dog Collar match on TV.”

She also addressed the blood restrictions during that match in typical Killer Kelly fashion.

“We weren’t allowed to bleed because someone used all the blood tokens (you all know who he is ahahah), but we still did a really great job, made history and will definitely go down as one of the best storylines/tag team creations of all of TNA.”

Beyond the tag run, Kelly also returned to TV just seven months after giving birth and was immediately thrown into a brutal Chain Match. She acknowledged the toll, but also took pride in what she accomplished.

“I gave my all, don’t get me wrong, especially coming back 7 months after having a baby and going straight to having a Chain Match (another first ever!!!), so I’ll definitely pat my own back for a little bit.”

And even though the TNA chapter is closed, she made it very clear her story isn’t finished. She’s now accepting indie bookings worldwide, but that “see me on TV soon” line hits different now that we know she was already backstage in AEW. Add in a locker room that’s ready to vouch for her, and it’s not a stretch to think she could be walking through that curtain a lot sooner than people think.