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Even Tony Khan can’t keep former TNA, NXT talent from spoiling her AEW debut

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What happened?

Mara Sadé — who was in WWE as Jakara Jackson (2022–2025) and left TNA when her contract expired — has generated speculation about an AEW debut after social posts and a brief update to her website claiming 'All Elite' status. Fans have linked her to Persephone's rumored mystery opponent at All Out, and her relationship with AEW talent Kevin Knight has amplified attention. AEW president Tony Khan was asked about her on a media call and said the company had not seen her in AEW.

Key Takeaways

Mara Sadé is a free agent after her TNA contract expired and previously worked in WWE as Jakara Jackson.
Her tweets and a brief website update prompted speculation she may be joining AEW.
Fans are speculating she could be Persephone's mystery opponent at All Out.
Her relationship with AEW talent Kevin Knight has fueled attention around a possible AEW debut.
Tony Khan was asked about her on a media call and said AEW had not seen her in the company.

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WWE tenure

Worked in WWE as Jakara Jackson from 2022–2025.

Left TNA

Sadé left TNA a few months ago when her contract expired.

Early September tweet

On Sept. 1 Sadé tweeted a hinty post ('Can’t stop. Won’t stop.') that stirred interest.

Website update

Her official site was briefly updated to claim 'All Elite' status in the days before Sept. 24, 2026.

Late-September developments

On Sept. 24 Sadé tweeted another tease ('✔️ Saturday'), speculation linked her to All Out, and Tony Khan addressed questions about her status at a media call.

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Sep 24, 9:00 PM

Even Tony Khan can’t keep former TNA, NXT talent from spoiling her AEW debut

Cageside Seats • AEW

Mara Sadé left TNA a few months ago when her contract expired, and some have had her AEW debut pencilled in ever since. That mostly seems to be because Sadé, who was with WWE as Jakara Jackson from 2022-2025, is dating former TNT champion Kevin Knight. Can’t stop. Won’t stop. pic.twitter.com/oOM6x4vaS9 — Mara Sadé (@itsmarasade) September 1, 2026 Sadé herself felt pretty confident about signing with her man’s promotion, apparently. Her official website was briefly updating to claim All Elite status for her on Monday: There’s been speculation Mara could be Persephone’s mystery opponent for All Out on Saturday night, but there are a few candidates for that spot. Sadé kept her name in the mix this afternoon with this tweet, though: ✔️ Saturday — Mara Sadé (@itsmarasade) September 24, 2026 Meanwhile, her… potential? future? current?… boss Tony Khan held a media call not long after Sadé’s post. Asked about her, AEW’s president and head of creative replied: “We have not seen her in A

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