Carmella Eyes SmackDown General Manager Spot as She Mulls WWE Return

It’s been a while since Carmella stepped away from the squared circle. The former Women’s Champion walked out of WWE when her contract ran out in February 2025, then spent the next year navigating motherhood, launching a baby‑gear line called Snatch For Her, and dealing with a rough post‑birth recovery.

Now, after welcoming her second child and finally getting clearance on a lingering foot issue, she’s quietly dropping hints that a return could be on the horizon. In a recent exchange with a fan on Twitter, Carmella said she’s “watching the General Manager opening on SmackDown” and that the idea “does sound fun.”

At the moment, Adam Pearce is holding down the GM duties on an interim basis, but WWE hasn’t announced any long‑term plans. The company’s history of giving former wrestlers backstage authority makes the speculation feel plausible – especially with the brand looking to inject fresh energy into its leadership.

Carmella’s husband, Corey Graves, remains a staple on the commentary team for both RAW and SmackDown, splitting his time between the road and home. His ongoing presence could smooth a possible transition back to the company, should the stars align.

Fans also can’t help but notice the timing: Big Cass, Carmella’s on‑and‑off boyfriend, is slated to re‑enter the WWE roster after SummerSlam. If both make their comebacks around the same period, it could set up an intriguing on‑screen dynamic.

Beyond the storyline possibilities, Carmella’s recent advocacy for women’s health during pregnancy and postpartum recovery has resonated with a lot of fans. Her platform, Snatch For Her, aims to normalize conversations about those topics, and a return to WWE could give her a bigger megaphone.

Whether she steps back into the ring or stays behind the scenes as SmackDown’s General Manager, one thing’s clear – Carmella’s still very much a part of the WWE conversation, and the next chapter could be just around the corner.