Mariah May didn’t just show up—she took over.
On the June 3 episode of WWE NXT, the former AEW star made her debut in grand fashion, bringing a chaotic women’s division segment to a dead stop when she appeared on the balcony in a sparkling white outfit. The crowd exploded as May declared, “The best women’s division in the world just got a lot more glamorous.” That line—and her dramatic entrance—weren’t just for show. The numbers prove it.
According to WWE’s official YouTube channel, Mariah May’s debut segment racked up 452K views in under 24 hours, making it the most-watched clip from the entire episode. To put that in perspective:
- The Trick Williams vs. Mike Santana full match drew 136K views
- Jacy Jayne’s NXT Women’s Title segment pulled 135K
- Dragon Lee’s eight-man tag win grabbed 62K
- Tyra Mae Steele’s debut landed 63K
- Myles Borne’s match hit 63K
That means Mariah May outperformed the second-place clip (Trick vs. Santana) by a difference of 316K views, or a staggering 232%.
And it’s not hard to see why. Her entrance brought the segment to a standstill as the entire NXT women’s division stopped mid-brawl to look up. May took center stage and issued a direct statement of intent: “I’m the next NXT Women’s Champion.”
That bold declaration put Jacy Jayne, fresh off her title win from Stephanie Vaquer, squarely in May’s sights.
For those following her journey, this debut didn’t come out of nowhere. AEW always suspected May had WWE dreams. From the UK indie scene to Stardom in Japan to AEW, May has built a résumé of style and substance. But in NXT, she’s clearly not here to play a role—she’s here to take the crown.
Mariah May’s debut just sent a message: she’s not a supporting act anymore.
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