Steph De Lander Addresses Potential AEW Move After TNA Exit

Steph De Lander may be done with TNA — but she’s already looking ahead to the next chapter of her career, and that includes AEW.

During an appearance on TMZ’s Inside the Ring, De Lander was asked what comes next after her controversial departure from TNA. While she didn’t confirm any deals, she made it clear that her sights are firmly set on wrestling’s biggest stages — specifically WWE or AEW.

“The goal right now would be WWE or AEW. Both of those companies have so much to offer, and I could see myself fitting in at either place.”

De Lander explained that after everything she’s gone through with injuries and recovery, she’s focused on finally reaching the level she believes she belongs at in the industry.

“At this point in my career, that means finally being somewhere where I’m wrestling in arenas, wrestling in front of thousands of people, having an action figure, being in a video game, maybe having my face on the side of a truck, and getting to travel and wrestle internationally.”

The former TNA star added that her long-term goal has always been to compete on the biggest platforms possible — not just on the independent circuit. So she made it clear she won’t stop until it becomes a reality.

“Not on an independent level, but in stadiums. I’m just excited to take my career to the next level. I don’t know exactly where that will be or how it will happen right now, but I know myself, and I know I’m never going to stop until I get there.”

De Lander’s comments come after she publicly explained why she and her husband, Mance Warner, walked away from TNA following a dispute over whether she would be allowed to wrestle again after neck surgery. De Lander says she was medically cleared by WWE’s spinal surgeon, but TNA still decided they weren’t comfortable allowing her to return to the ring.

Now, with her recovery behind her and her sights set on bigger opportunities, De Lander appears ready to push forward toward the next stage of her career. In the end — De Lander says she’s healthy, motivated, and aiming for the top promotions in the business.

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