AEW’s Leva Bates, who has been with the company since the early months after its launch, announced on Twitter that her contract has expired.
Bates also did work behind the scenes and regularly appeared on the Being The Elite YouTube channel, which makes her departure more surprising since she did so much for the company.
Bates’ full statement is below:
“As of today, my contract with AEW has expired. The last four years have been quite a ride; I’ve learned so much and grown exponentially. I’ve seen wrestling history take place as someone who was on the team since before the first show. I appreciate & love all the crew, staff and talent; I will cherish all our memories together. I’ve given my time, my focus, and my effort to the company, but now I’ve got to focus on myself, my future and my career. I hope you all, my friends, fans and loved ones, stay with me through this next chapter of my journey. I hope to make you all proud no matter where I go.”
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— Leva Bates (@wrestlingleva) May 1, 2023
