WWE EVOLVE and NXT talent Aria Bennett, real name Ajiea Lee Hargrave, recently revealed that she was released by WWE as part of the larger batch of roster releases and departures this past April and early May.
In a recent update to her bio on Instagram, Bennett lists her being a “Former WWE” talent in her profile. Bennett also updated her page using her real name instead of her WWE ring name previously used.
Aria Bennett, real name Ajiea Lea Hargrave, has confirmed she was one of the recent WWE departures among all the releases and exits that took place after WrestleMania this year
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) June 3, 2026
Her social media bio has been updated to now list her as being "former WWE" after previously listing… pic.twitter.com/0YxvEg7Q8D
Prior to her departure, Bennett had been with WWE since 2024 and last wrestled in April of 2025 at a NXT live event. Bennett had competed in 11 matches during her brief career in WWE.
Bennett has been out of action since April of 2025 due to a torn ACL injury and surgery.
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