Mara Sadé Joins AEW
Former WWE and TNA Star Mara Sadé Reportedly Signs Full-Time Contract With AEW
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After her TNA contract expired, Mara Sadé still worked the company’s July 31 television tapings in Philadelphia, where she lost to Heather by Elegance in the quarterfinals of the Knockouts TV Championship tournament. The match became her final appearance before TNA announced her departure on August 4.
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TNA reportedly increased its offer in an effort to retain Sadé, while sources in both TNA and AEW expected her to ultimately choose AEW.
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Sadé’s biography also highlights appearances on NBC’s *The Titan Games* with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and in *Vogue*, and describes her as an actress and an “award-winning visual artist.”
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TPWW reported that Sadé is in a relationship with AEW wrestler Kevin Knight, known as “The Jet.”
Mara Sadé has reportedly signed a full-time contract with All Elite Wrestling, according to multiple reports citing her updated official website. The deal took effect last week after the former WWE and TNA star considered offers from both promotions. eWrestling News first reported the signing based on her biography mentioning AEW as her current home.
AEW has not yet formally announced Sadé's signing or scheduled a debut. Her website initially listed AEW in her biography but the reference was removed—apparently after sources realized it had revealed the deal prematurely. However, subsequent updates continued to identify AEW as her destination.
From TNA Free Agent to AEW Contract
Sadé became available after her TNA contract expired in August. She worked the company's July 31 television tapings in Philadelphia before TNA announced her departure on August 4. In that final match, she lost to Heather by Elegance in the quarterfinals of the Knockouts TV Championship tournament. Wrestling News Source confirmed her former WWE role as Jakara Jackson.
TNA reportedly increased its contract offer in an attempt to keep her. However, Wrestling Attitude reported that sources in both TNA and AEW expected Sadé to ultimately choose All Elite Wrestling over staying put.
Website Update Reveals Signing Before Official Announcement
The news broke when Sadé's official website was updated to describe her career across WWE, TNA, and AEW. Wrestling Inc. reported that the AEW reference appeared in her biography, suggesting the company had become her new home. The wording caught industry attention and sparked immediate reporting about the deal.
Soon after news outlets published stories about the signing, the AEW mention was scrubbed from her website. Ringside News noted that Sadé appears to have removed the reference after discovering it had prematurely revealed her deal to the wrestling community.
Award-Winning Athlete With Hollywood Credentials
Sadé's biography highlights her work beyond wrestling. She competed on NBC's *The Titan Games* alongside Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and appeared in *Vogue*. The profile also identifies her as an actress and award-winning visual artist, expanding her brand beyond professional wrestling.
Connection to AEW Wrestler Kevin Knight
TPWW reported that Sadé is in a relationship with AEW wrestler Kevin Knight, known professionally as 'The Jet.' The personal connection may have factored into her decision to join All Elite Wrestling after her time in TNA and previous stint in WWE.
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