AEW Releases 10 Talents
On Monday, April 1st, news emerged regarding the release of 10 contracted AEW talents, leaving the wrestling community abuzz with speculation. The releases, reported by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful and PWInsider, came without an official statement from All Elite Wrestling or Tony Khan, adding to the intrigue surrounding the decision.
The Released Names
The list of released talents includes:
- Anthony Henry
- The Tate Twins, also known as “The Boys”
- Stu Grayson
- Gravity
- Dasha Fuentes
- Slim J
- Parker Bordeaux
- Jose The Assistant
- Jora Johl
Many of these individuals have not appeared on weekly television for several months and were last seen competing on Rampage or Ring of Honor platforms.
Reasons Behind the Releases
When questioned about the rationale behind these releases, PWInsider sources within the company suggest that AEW is in the process of evaluating its talent roster and making strategic cuts to optimize both the company’s operations and the opportunities available to its wrestlers.
Impact on the Talents
Unlike releases from other wrestling promotions, it is believed that the talents released by AEW do not have non-compete clauses attached to their contracts. This means that they are free agents, able to explore opportunities with other promotions without delay.
The release of 10 talents by AEW marks a significant development in the wrestling landscape, prompting discussions about the company’s roster management strategies and the future endeavors of the released individuals. As the wrestling community awaits further updates and clarifications from AEW, the impact of these releases on both the promotion and the affected talents remains to be seen.