Nyla Rose has offered further perspective on her prolonged absence from AEW television, making clear that she does not believe Tony Khan is personally responsible for her current situation.
Rose, who last wrestled on an AEW television program in November 2024 as of this writing, has remained active outside the company during that stretch. The former AEW Women’s World Champion has appeared for promotions including Marvelous and Pro Wrestling EVE while continuing to maintain ties with AEW behind the scenes.
In a recent interview with Jasmin St. Claire, Rose was asked about her lack of television opportunities. While she did not provide a definitive explanation for why she has not returned to AEW programming in a wrestling role, she pushed back on the notion that Khan is the person she holds accountable.
“I genuinely don’t think it’s him. I genuinely, genuinely don’t think it’s him. You know how they say trust your gut. This isn’t me just glazing him because he’s my boss or anything like that, it’s just that there may be some things I can’t talk about or things I can only speculate on. But, in my heart of hearts, the relationship that we have and the conversations that we have, I don’t think it’s him.”
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Rose Addresses a Difficult Stretch Away From AEW Television
The comments expand on remarks Rose made earlier this month, when she described dealing with her absence from AEW television as “a little hard” and “a little frustrating.” Those comments reflected the understandable challenge of remaining under contract to a major national wrestling promotion while not regularly appearing in front of its core audience.
Rose’s latest statement does not erase that frustration. Instead, it draws a distinction between being disappointed by the outcome and assigning direct responsibility to Khan. She acknowledged that there may be elements of the situation that she cannot publicly discuss, while also stressing that her own conversations and relationship with the AEW president have shaped her view.
That is a notable clarification in an industry where wrestlers’ time away from television can quickly lead to assumptions regarding creative disagreements, injury issues, contract uncertainty, or personal fallout. Rose did not confirm any of those possibilities. In fact, she specifically cautioned that there are matters she can only speculate about and others she may be unable to address.
As a result, the clearest takeaway is simply Rose’s own position: she has been frustrated by the lack of AEW television appearances, but she does not believe Khan is the reason for it.
Active Outside the Company
Although Rose has not wrestled on AEW television since November 2024, she has not been absent from professional wrestling entirely. Her work with Marvelous and Pro Wrestling EVE has kept her active in the ring and allowed her to continue performing for audiences outside AEW.
Those appearances are significant for a veteran performer whose presence has long been built around power, charisma, and a distinctive ability to balance intensity with personality. Rose has been an important part of AEW’s women’s division since the company’s earliest period and became the second AEW Women’s World Champion. Her history with the promotion makes an extended TV absence especially noticeable to fans who watched her establish herself as one of the division’s foundational names.
Rose also revealed in August that she had been working backstage for AEW. That detail adds another layer to the discussion around her status. Even without a recent televised match for the company, Rose has remained involved in AEW in some capacity rather than being completely separated from its operations.
Her backstage work, combined with the outside bookings, indicates that Rose has continued to contribute to wrestling during her time away from AEW television. It does not, however, answer the larger question of when—or whether—she will be brought back into a prominent on-screen role.
No Confirmed Explanation for the Absence
Rose’s wording is important because it avoids turning uncertainty into a concrete claim. She did not identify a specific obstacle, name another individual, or state that she had been given a particular reason for not appearing on AEW programming. She also did not announce a return date, a new storyline, or a change to her contractual status.
Instead, Rose explained that there could be factors she cannot discuss publicly. That leaves the matter unresolved while underlining that she does not view Khan as the central issue based on their relationship and the conversations they have had.
For fans, the lack of specifics may be unsatisfying, particularly considering Rose’s long television gap. But it is also a reminder that not every roster decision has a simple public explanation. Wrestling promotions manage a wide range of factors involving television time, creative direction, available opportunities, internal responsibilities, and the individual circumstances of talent. Rose did not state which, if any, of those factors apply in her case.
Her comments should therefore be read as a personal assessment rather than a full explanation of AEW’s booking process. Rose has offered her confidence in Khan’s intentions, but she has not attempted to fill in the unanswered details with claims she cannot verify.
What a Return Could Mean
Whenever Rose next appears in an AEW ring, her return would bring an established name back into a women’s division that has continued to evolve during her absence. Rose’s credibility as a former champion gives her immediate value in a wide range of roles, whether as a challenger, a veteran presence, or a featured personality in a developing rivalry.
At the same time, there is no indication from Rose’s remarks that an AEW television return is imminent. Her interview was centered on clarifying where she believes responsibility does not lie, not on previewing upcoming plans. Any expectation beyond that would be speculation.
What is known is that Rose remains active elsewhere, has worked backstage for AEW, and continues to have communication with Khan. What remains unknown is the specific reason she has not wrestled on AEW television since November 2024 and when fans may next see the Native Beast compete for the company.
For now, Rose has delivered a measured answer to a question that has followed her lengthy TV absence. She has not hidden her frustration, but she has also made clear that she does not believe Tony Khan deserves the blame.
Darryl Polo
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