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• Ronda Rousey Addresses Possibility of Joining AEW Full-Time After Revolution Appearance

Ronda Rousey had fun popping up in AEW earlier this year, but she is not looking to join the company on a regular basis. While speaking to Kay Adams, Rousey was asked about possibly working with AEW after Tony Khan said the door was open for her. Rousey shut down the idea, explaining that the ... Read more...2026
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• Backstage News Update On Former New Day Duo Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods Possibly Joining AEW
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, known to many fans by his gaming persona Austin Creed, may be inching closer to free agency, and there’s already plenty of buzz regarding where they could land next. Within the wrestling industry, AEW is viewed as the most likely destination for the longtime WWE stars. Speculation has only increased […] The post Backstage News Update On Former New Day Duo Kofi...2026
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• Thekla Comments On Possibility Of Former WWE Star Kairi Sane Joining AEW

Women's World Champion Thekla addresses the possibility of Kairi Sane soon joining her home of All Elite Wrestling....2026
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• The Road Dogg Interested In Joining AEW For One Final Match

During a virtual signing hosted by K & S WrestleFest, WWE Hall of Famer Brian ‘The Road Dogg’ James spoke about his longtime friendship and tag team history with Billy Gunn, who has been part of All Elite Wrestling for several years. When the idea of The Road Dogg appearing in AEW was brought up, […]...2026
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• Thekla Addresses Kairi Sane Potentially Joining AEW After WWE Release

Kairi Sane potentially heading to AEW is already becoming a hot topic following her WWE release — and Thekla sounds fully on board with the idea. While speaking to Inside the Ring, Thekla was asked whether she could realistically see Kairi Sane eventually landing in AEW or whether Japan and Stardom remained the better fit for her long-term future. Thekla immediately praised Sane’s overall presenta...2026
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• Swerve Strickland Reacts To The New Day Joining AEW After WWE Departure

Swerve Strickland recently shared his thoughts on the possibility of The New Day joining AEW following their WWE departure. The New Day officially left WWE this week after contract discussions reportedly did not work out. With fans now speculating that AEW could be their next destination, Swerve Strickland has openly supported the idea. Swerve Strickland […] The post Swerve Strickland Reacts...2026
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• Bobby Lashley Details 'Learning Curve' In AEW, Discusses Abundance Of Injuries

Bobby Lashley discusses the "learning curve" he's had since joining AEW, while also discussing the abundance of injuries AEW talents has suffered...2026
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• New Members Joining AEW Faction Following Recent Injuries

New members are set to join an AEW faction following a recent series of injuries to a number of it’s members. AEW has been unfortunately plagued with an injury bug […]...2025
• Booker T: Adam Cole Was Super Hot In NXT, Got Lost In The Shuffle In AEW

Booker T thinks that Adam Cole has been “lost in the shuffle” since joining AEW. The former WWE star jumped to AEW three years ago, debuting at All Out 2021. Since then, he has suffered badly with injuries, with concussion and ankle issues costing him 18-months of his career. Speaking on his Hall of Fame […] The post Booker T: Adam Cole Was Super Hot In NXT, Got Lost In The Shuff...2024
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• Nikki Bella Almost Called Tony Khan For Role In AEW After Mercedes Moné Debut

Nikki Bella says she almost thought about joining AEW earlier this year. The former WWE Divas Champion, now going by “Nikki Garcia”, retired from wrestling in 2019 due to neck injuries cutting her career short. She returned for brief Royal Rumble appearances since then, but her full-time career is over. However, she did consider returning […] The post Nikki Bella Almost Called Tony Khan For ...2024
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• Ricky Starks Says He Has Not Seen Mercedes Mone Backstage At AEW, Would Like To Team With Her
Ricky Starks comments on Mercedes Mone potentially joining AEW. Fightful Select has reported that industry sources have pointed to All Elite Wrestling as the landing spot for Mercedes Mone (formerly Sasha Banks). Appearing on Gabby AF, Ricky Starks was asked about the rumors of Mercedes joining AEW. "I keep hearing that and you know what, I haven’t seen her backstage, so I don’t know," he said....2024
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• If WWE won’t pay Roman Reigns what he’s worth, Tony Khan should

WWE, Getty Images If WWE is unwilling to meet Roman Reigns’ value, AEW’s Tony Khan could seize the moment, reshaping the wrestling landscape in the process. Roman Reigns is WWE’s second-highest-paid performer behind Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which also refutes claims by former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman that TKO, WWE’s parent company,...2025
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• Darby Allin On Potentially Facing Ricochet: I'd Like To Wrestle Anybody That Has A Point To Prove
Darby Allin comments on Ricochet joining AEW. Ricochet made his AEW debut at AEW All In, as he competed in the Casino Gauntlet match. He then officially signed with the company, opening the door for plenty of dream matches. Even before he officially joined, many members of the roster expressed their interest in facing him. Speaking with Alistair McGeorge of Metro ahead of AEW All In, Darby Allin s...2024
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• Swerve Strickland Reacts To The New Day Joining AEW After WWE Departure
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• ‘A Huge Surprise’ – Mascara Dorada Comments On Signing AEW & CMLL Dual Contract

Mascara Dorada has addressed officially joining AEW, following the star signing dual contracts with the company and CMLL. Mascara Dorada was one of several CMLL stars who signed dual contracts […]...2026
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• Jeff Jarrett Comments on Road Dogg Joining AEW After WWE Exit

Jeff Jarrett has weighed in on the possibility of Road Dogg making the jump to AEW following his recent WWE exit, offering insight that keeps the door open — but not quite kicked down. Road Dogg, real name Brian James, stepped away from his role as co-lead writer of SmackDown earlier this month. With his […] The post Jeff Jarrett Comments on Road Dogg Joining AEW After WWE Exit appeared firs...2026
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• Dolph Ziggler Says His WWE Contract Was Designed To Stop Him Joining AEW
Former WWE star Nic Nemeth recently discussed the financial impact that All Elite Wrestling has had on the industry. Speaking on the Off The Ropes podcast with Jonathan Coachman, Nemeth revealed that his final WWE contract was structured largely to prevent him from leaving for AEW. “My last contract was to keep me from going […]...2026
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• Tony Khan Weighs In On Tommaso Ciampa Joining AEW, Winning TNT Title In His First Match

Ciampa made an immediate impact. After a decade with WWE, Tommaso Ciampa opted to let his contract expire and enter free agency. He was not in free agency for long as he signed with All Elite Wrestling the following week and debuted on Dynamite. Later that week, Ciampa challenged Mark Briscoe for the TNT Championship … The post Tony Khan Weighs In On Tommaso Ciampa Joining AEW, Winning TNT T...2026
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• Jake Doyle (Jake Something) Had His TNA Contract Expire On January 1

Details on Jake Doyle (Jake Something) joining AEW. Fightful Select reports that Doyle “had his TNA contract expire on January 1, which paved the way for him to sign with AEW.” Full details are available for subscribers. Doyle made a surprise appearance ahead of AEW Dynamite, aligning with the Don Callis Family by attacking JetSpeed … The post Jake Doyle (Jake Something) Had His ...2026
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• If WWE won’t pay Roman Reigns what he’s worth, Tony Khan should
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• Tony Khan Says Ricochet Is “One Of The Most Compelling And Interesting People In Wrestling” Since Joining AEW
Ricochet is one of the most compelling and interesting people in wrestling. That’s how Tony Khan sees it. The AEW President offered high-praise for Ricochet’s character and in-ring work since making the jump from WWE to AEW earlier this year while talking about the wrestling veteran during an interview with Josh Martinez of Z100 New […] The post Tony Khan Says Ricochet Is “...2025
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• Shelton Benjamin Says His AEW Contract Is For Three Years
Shelton Benjamin became All Elite in October 2024, joining AEW and reuniting with MVP. Bobby Lashley would join his old friends in the Hurt Business shortly after, forming The Hurt Syndicate in AEW. Appearing on Huge Pop with Jimmy Korderas and Donnie DaSilva, Benjamin was asked how long he's under contract to AEW for. "Uhhh, three years," he replied. Benjamin and Lashley successfully retained t...2025
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• Adam Copeland Believes Beth Phoenix Hasn’t Closed the Door on Joining AEW
Beth Phoenix finished her time with WWE after her contract expired last year, and she was not offered a new deal or a legends contract. With her departure, there has been ......2025

• Jim Ross: I Have Great Respect For Gail Kim. I Would Endorse Her Joining AEW If Tony Khan Asked Me
Jim Ross comments on Gail Kim being fired from TNA Wrestling and the possibility of her ending up in All Elite Wrestling. On March 25, Fightful Select reported that Gail Kim and other backstage personnel were departing TNA Wrestling. In the days since, numerous wrestling personalities have voiced their displeasure with the decision and declared their admiration for Gail and what she's done for wr...2025
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• Deonna Purrazzo: People In Higher Positions Didn’t Believe In Women’s Wrestling In ROH
Deonna Purrazzo reflects on time in ROH. Deonna Purrazzo started wrestling in Ring of Honor in 2015, first competing in dark matches before women started being featured more on shows and events. Purrazzo was part of the ROH Women Of Honor Title Tournament, making it to the quarterfinals where she lost to Mayu Iwatani. Appearing on Talk Is Jericho with Chris Jericho, Deonna was asked if she thoug...2024
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• Renee Paquette Discusses Similarities Of Working For Both WWE & AEW
Renee Paquette discusses the differences between working for WWE and for AEW. In October 2022, Renee Paquette joined All Elite Wrestling as a on screen talent, as well as a producer in a backstage capacity. Since joining the promotion, Paquette has been integral to many backstage and in-ring segments on the company's Dynamite and Rampage shows. Before joining AEW, Renee Paquette had a lengthy run ...2023
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• Ricochet Addresses Rumors Of AJ Styles Possibly Joining AEW: “Come On, AJ” … “Listen, He’s …”
Ricochet continues to address rumors of AJ Styles coming to AEW. During an interview with UNLIKELY with Adrian Hernandez, the AEW National Champion elaborated on the topic, while also discussing possibly working in AEW with his wife, former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin. Featured below are some of the highlights from the interview where he […] The post Ricochet Addresses Rumors Of AJ Sty...2026
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• Two Very Interesting Names Backstage At AEW Dynamite, AEW Wrestler Injured
Former TNA and WWE announcer Josh Mathews was backstage at Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite TV tapings in Minnesota, though it’s unclear whether he was visiting or possibly joining AEW. His wife, Madison Rayne, has been working with AEW as a producer and coach for several years. Former WWF, WCW, and ECW star Perry Saturn was […] The post Two Very Interesting Names Backstage At AEW ...2025
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• Saraya makes AEW exit official: No bad blood, I had a magical time

AEW If you’ve been following her recent interviews, the news doesn’t come as much of a surprise. This will ramp up speculation about a WWE return, however. It wasn’t hard to guess given the tenor and content of her answers about the company since her last appearance for them in October 2024, but now its official. Saraya’s AEW run is over. The news came via an exclusive clip from the premie...2025
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• Karrion Kross Says Jon Moxley Got Him In Touch With Triple H, Was Talking To Cody Rhodes About Joining AEW In 2019
In February 2020, WWE announced the signing of Karrion Kross during an episode of WWE Backstage. Kross had made a name for himself on the independent scene and as Killer Kross in TNA Wrestling. In July 2019, Kross faced Jon Moxley at FSW Natural Born Killers. Moxley had left WWE at the beginning of the year and made his AEW debut at AEW Double or Nothing in May. Speaking to Sam Roberts on Not Sa...2025
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• Pete Gas Says 'Never Say Never' Regarding Shane McMahon And AEW, 'Everything Is Kayfabe With Shane'
On July 31st, Fightful Select and WrestleTalk reported that Tony Khan met with Shane McMahon over "possibilities moving forward." A photo of the two in a meeting was posted online. Pete Gas grew up with Shane McMahon and the two have remained in touch over the years since Gas was part of the Mean Street Posse during the Attitude Era. Speaking on AdFreeShows, Pete was asked about the possibility of...2024
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• Ricochet: I Can't Say My Last Few Years In WWE Were Frustrating, But The Quality Of What I Was Doing Wasn't There
Ricochet discusses his last few years in WWE. Ricochet spent several years in WWE, and he won the WWE Intercontinental and United States Championships during his time there. His booking was sometimes the source of criticism, and he ultimately handed in his notice and left the company. After his contract expired on July 1, he signed with AEW and debuted at AEW All In. Speaking on The Masked Man Sho...2024
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• Will Ospreay Says AEW's Offer Was 'Way Better' Than WWE's, 'I Respect Everyone There, It's Not For Me'
Will Ospreay discusses his decision to sign with AEW. At AEW Full Gear, Will Ospreay announced that he would be joining AEW on a full-time basis after he finished his NJPW commitments in February. Ospreay was set to become one of the top free agents on the market, and did have talks with other promotions before signing with AEW. Speaking to Chris Jericho on Talk Is Jericho, Ospreay was asked why...2024
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• Will Ospreay On Joining AEW: I'm Not Here To Take Part, I'm Here To Take Over
Will Ospreay says he's ready to be the top guy in AEW. Will Ospreay signed with AEW in November, but he did not fully join the company until he wrapped up with NJPW. He made his first appearance as a contracted member of the roster on the February 28 episode of AEW Dynamite. In a new AEW Stories, Will Ospreay's arrival on AEW Dynamite was chronicled, and he discussed the buzzworthy night. He noted...2024
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• Skye Blue Reveals Why Her Joining AEW Made Her Mom Cry

Skye Blue shared in a new interview how the news of her official signing with AEW contributed to a tearful breakdown for her mother....2023
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• Tony Schiavone Wants To See Sting Bring Back Surfer Sting For His Last Match

Tony Schiavone hopes Sting brings back his classic look for his last match. As previously announced, Sting will wrestle his last match at AEW Revolution 2024. AEW then brought in Ric Flair to accompany “The Icon” on his last run. Speaking on What Happened When, Tony Schiavone commented on Ric Flair joining AEW and noted […] The post Tony Schiavone Wants To See Sting Bring Back Su...2023
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• Adam Copeland Says He Wants To Be Full-Time With AEW For As Long As Possible
Adam Copeland makes his first comments. AEW WrestleDream closed with the arrival of Adam Copeland (Edge) as he officially signed with the company. Copeland wrestled his last match for WWE in August and his contract with the promotion expired in September. Speaking at the AEW WrestleDream press conference, Tony Khan and Copeland spoke about his debut. "This is full-time. Adam is going to be with...2023
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• Backstage Update On Edge Potentially Joining AEW When WWE Contract Expires

WWE Hall of Famer Edge has wrestled his last match under his current contract, and barring a renewal, the future of the former-WWE Champion is not clear....2023
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• Bryan Danielson On Brie Garcia Joining AEW: If She Wants To Come Do It, It’ll Get Done

Bryan Danielson says the ball is in Brie’s court. Brie Garcia recently posted a comment on her Instagram Stories and said she’s waiting for their son, Buddy, to get a bit older before she gets back in the ring. Bryan Danielson has been open about his full-time wrestling career coming to an end sooner than […] The post Bryan Danielson On Brie Garcia Joining AEW: If She Wants To Come Do ...2023
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• Will Ospreay Says AEW's Offer Was 'Way Better' Than WWE's, 'I Respect Everyone There, It's Not For Me'
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• Skye Blue Reveals Why Her Joining AEW Made Her Mom Cry
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• Bryan Danielson: Edge Has A Great Mind For Wrestling And A Desire To Give Back
Bryan Danielson is asked about Edge potentially joining AEW. Edge's WWE contract expired in September, making him a free agent if he did not sign a new deal. Many fans have brought up the possibility of Edge appearing at AEW WrestleDream now that he's reportedly a free agent. Bryan Danielson will be at AEW Wrestle Dream, and he was asked about Edge potentially joining AEW by Joseph Staszewski of...2023
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• Matt Hardy Wonders What Brock Lesnar Could Do In AEW: “Tony Khan Would Have To Shell Out The Big Bucks”
Matt Hardy fantasizes about Brock Lesnar joining AEW. This topic came up during the Broken One’s latest edition of his Extreme Life With Matt Hardy podcast, where he pitched the Beast being a sort of hitman-style character, similar to AEW’s Butcher and Blade tag team. I would say — the gimmick that The Butcher and […] The post Matt Hardy Wonders What Brock Lesnar Could Do In AEW:...2023
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• Dakota Kai (Charlie) Interested In Joining AEW Or TNA Wrestling
Charlie (formerly known as Dakota Kai in WWE) is scheduled to make her in-ring return at EVE Wrestle Queendom on March 8, where she will face AEW Women’s Champion Kris Statlander. Kai has been sidelined since March 2025 and was released by WWE in May. Since her release, she has yet to compete in a […] The post Dakota Kai (Charlie) Interested In Joining AEW Or TNA Wrestling appeared first on ...2026
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• Will Ospreay Wants To See Released WWE Talent Improve Houses Elsewhere Before Assuming They Can Join AEW
WWE has made multiple rounds of mass releases in 2025 with Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Cedric Alexander, The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson), and more being let go by the promotion. Though AEW has made a handful of signings this year, they have focused on overseas talent or non-WWE talent by bringing in Mina Shirakawa, Josh Alexander, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and other...2025
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• Mina Shirakawa announces she’s leaving Stardom, joining AEW

@wwr_stardom The in-demand Japanese star broke the news in a video, less than 24 hours after reports surfaced about her plans. After a successful run with AEW last year as part of Timeless Toni Storm and Mariah May’s widely-praised Women’s World title storyline, Stardom’s Mina Shirakawa saw her popularity in the United States skyrocket. Shirakawa has a great look, bountiful charisma, and t...2025
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• Mina Shirakawa Officially Announces She'll Be Joining AEW After Contract With STARDOM Expires On 3/31
Mina Shirakawa has officially announced her departure from STARDOM. In a video statement on social media, Shirakawa revealed that she won't be re-signing with STARDOM when her contract with the company expires on March 31, 2025. This news was first reported by Tokyo Sports on March 25. Furthermore, Shirakawa also announced that she will be joining AEW. Fightful Select confirmed this news shortly a...2025
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• Matt Riddle: I Talked To Tony Khan, I Don't Know If He Likes Me
Matt Riddle is currently a free agent after his WWE release in September. He has worked for NJPW, MLW, and various independent promotions since leaving WWE. Speaking to Steven Muelhausen of SI's The Takedown, Riddle was asked about the possibility of joining AEW and his meeting with Tony Khan. "With AEW, I think AEW is a fantastic product," Riddle admits. "I know a lot of the people that work t...2024
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• Will Ospreay Says AEW's Offer Was 'Way Better' Than WWE's, 'I Respect Everyone There, It's Not For Me'
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• Jade Cargill Feels Starting In AEW Was A Blessing, 'I Would Have Never Gotten Better Anywhere Else'
Jade Cargill comments on getting her start in AEW. Jade Cargill was thrust into the wrestling spotlight immediately upon her debut, confronting Cody Rhodes in her first promo and teaming with Shaquille O'Neal in her first match. Both segments happened in front of zero fans during the pandemic. Before joining AEW, Cargill did have a WWE tryout, but wasn't signed. Speaking to People, Cargill disc...2023
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• Bryan Danielson: Edge Has A Great Mind For Wrestling And A Desire To Give Back
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• AEW VP Rafael Morffi Says He Told Vince McMahon About Arthur Ashe Stadium, Talked To MSG About AEW
Rafael Morffi is the Vice President of Live Events and Touring at AEW, helping AEW book and nurture relationships with venues. Before joining AEW, Morffi spent eleven years in WWE working with their live events department. To date, AEW's biggest show took place at Arthur Ashe Stadium with over 20,000 fans attending the first AEW Dynamite Grand Slam in 2021. Speaking to Chris Jericho on Talk is ...2023
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• Backstage News Update On Former New Day Duo Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods Possibly Joining AEW
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• Former WWE Stars Killer Kross & Scarlett Bordeaux Name Conditions For Potentially Joining AEW

Former WWE stars Killer Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux have addressed the possibility of them signing with AEW, following previous rumors and speculation. Kross and Bordeaux departed WWE in August 2025, […]...2026
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• Will Ospreay Addresses New Day Potentially Joining AEW After WWE Exit

Will Ospreay is already excited about the possibility of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods potentially landing in AEW following their shocking WWE departure. After reports revealed that Kingston and Woods ......2026
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• New Day Joining AEW After WWE Departure Update – ‘A Lot Of Excitement’ About Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods Potential Signing

An update has emerged on speculation about Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day potentially joining AEW, following their WWE departures. Kingston and Woods are no longer with […]...2026
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• Goldberg’s AEW Status Revealed Amid Speculation of Joining the Company

Goldberg had his retirement match against GUNTHER at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Since then, there’s been speculation of him joining AEW and now the possibility of him going to AEW ......2025
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• Saraya makes AEW exit official: No bad blood, I had a magical time
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• Mercedes Mone Says She Finally Found A Home In Wrestling Ahead of Rumored AEW Debut
Mercedes Mone’s future in professional wrestling remains a widely discussed topic, fueled by strong speculation that she may be joining AEW for the Big Business event. Nevertheless, ahead of her ......2024
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• Mercedes Mone Makes ‘Big Business’ Reference Ahead of Rumored AEW Debut
Mercedes Mone’s future in professional wrestling continues to be a widely discussed topic, fueled by strong speculation that she will be joining AEW at Big Business. Keeping that in mind, ......2024
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• Will Ospreay On Joining AEW: I'm Not Here To Take Part, I'm Here To Take Over
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