Eva Marie Demands Big Money and Creative Control for Wrestling Return
“It would have to be done so good. If I were to do something like that, the offer would have to be incredibly good. There’s got to be a lot of zeros. It would have to make sense where I would have some type of creative control, because that’s what I have learned in doing the business.— Eva Marie
She emphasized that the situation would have to allow her some type of creative control based on lessons learned in the business. Marie explained that having more input helps significantly because many in WWE lack that opportunity. She noted that performers often depend on writers to create juicy storylines that lead to a payoff, and without it the character's development suffers. In November 2025 Marie indicated she would always keep the door open for a WWE return.
She emphasized that the situation would have to allow her some type of creative control based on lessons learned in the business. Marie explained that having more input helps significantly because many in WWE lack that opportunity. She noted that performers often depend on writers to create juicy storylines that lead to a payoff, and without it the character's development suffers.
Story timeline · 3 reports
- Eva Marie demands high pay and creative control for non-WWE wrestlingEva Marie told TMZ she received initial interest from other companies after her WWE release but ultimately passed.
- Comeback Watch: Eva Marie on her conditions for a wrestling return: "A lot of zerosAre there wrestling companies constantly trying to pull you back in at some level?.
Sources: Fightful · Cageside Seats · NoDQ.com