Priscilla Kelly Addresses Possible AEW Return After WWE Departure

Priscilla Kelly has been making noise on the independent scene since her WWE departure earlier this year, but now she’s looking ahead—and she’s got AEW on her radar. In a new interview with Denise Salcedo, the former WWE star revealed she’s strongly considering a return to All Elite Wrestling in 2026.

Kelly previously made appearances for AEW in 2020 before signing with WWE, and she admits that her unfinished business with the company still lingers.

“But I think going into — coming out of this year and going into 2026 — I think I, I don’t know. I think I’d really like to maybe go to AEW. I think there’s, I think there’s a lot of stuff that was left on the table. I did some stuff for AEW before I got signed to WWE and I don’t know, I just always felt like there was something left on the table over there and I never got to really have my time.”

Kelly said one of the biggest appeals of AEW is the creative freedom it offers—a contrast to the structure she just escaped from.

“That can be a blessing or that can be someone’s downfall. And I think it’s cool that over there it just seems like you have a little bit more control on where that road can take you — because they allow a little bit more individuality, I will say. But either way — I’m happy and excited for whatever the future brings at this point.”

When asked if she’s been in talks with AEW already, Kelly clarified that she hasn’t reached out yet—and she’s not in a hurry to rush back onto a television show.

“No, not really. I’ve also just been really busy and I haven’t been in a rush to go back to a television program — because I just got out of four years of a very strict and kind of controlling television program. So, I’ve kind of just been in the mindset of — I’m not in a rush to go back to TV — because I just want to have fun. I want to find myself again and I want to enjoy my life again and not be owned by anybody.”

Still, Kelly made it clear that a return to a major platform is definitely in her plans—and AEW might just be the right fit.

“But I think long-term goals — I would like to see myself go back to a large platform where I can express myself — and I do think AEW is more of the type of place where you can express yourself a little bit more individually over there.”

With her unique persona and raw authenticity, a potential AEW run could give Priscilla Kelly the space to finally unleash everything WWE held back. Whether she makes that jump in 2026 or beyond, fans are already waiting.

Do you want to see Priscilla Kelly return to AEW full-time? Would she thrive in their women’s division now? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know where you stand.

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