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AEW actively seeks seven former WWE stars as free agents

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

AEW actively seeks seven former WWE stars as free agents

Summary

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is reportedly aiming to sign seven former WWE wrestlers whose non-complete clauses have recently expired. This follows a wave of WWE releases earlier in the year, potentially including names like New Day and Sheamus, who were let go amid contract negotiations. The Wrestling Observer indicates that these negotiations are ongoing, with specific talent yet to be confirmed. AEW President Tony Khan is likely seeking to bolster the roster due to the weekly demands of Dynamite, Collision, and ROH TV. The signings could include popular tag teams or prominent individuals to enhance both men's and women's divisions.

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By the Numbers

•AEW is interested in seven former WWE talents.
•Recent WWE releases are now legal free agents.
•Tony Khan aims to enhance AEW's roster and divisions.
•New Day and Sheamus are among the reported targets.
•Negotiations regarding the signings are ongoing.

Latest Updates

5:21 AMYahoo Sports — AEW Hoping To Sign Seven Former WWE Stars: Who Are They?

What they're saying

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AEW is apparently hoping to sign exactly seven names of the deep list of talents leaving WWE. A slew of names got fired by WWE earlier in the year, and their non-complete clauses have recently ended to make them legal free agents again. Other established stars like New Day and Sheamus were released for allegedly […] The post AEW Hoping To Sign Seven Former WWE Stars: Who Are They? appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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