Anthony Bowens faces AEW contract expiration on October 1
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
AEW wrestler Anthony Bowens is approaching the expiration of his contract, which is set for October 1. As of September 1, 2026, the two sides have not agreed to an extension, and there is no public indication of ongoing negotiations. Bowens joined the promotion in October 2020 and has held both the AEW Tag Team and Trios championships during his tenure. Following a split from his former tag team partner Max Caster, Bowens has transitioned through several character rebrands, including his current role as a member of The Opps. Fightful Select reported that Caster’s own contract is also slated to expire next month. WWE previously expressed interest in signing Bowens in 2019, though his current status regarding potential free agency remains unclear.
- •Anthony Bowens' current AEW contract expires on October 1.
- •No contract extension has been finalized between the two parties.
- •Bowens previously held AEW Tag Team and Trios championship titles.
- •Former partner Max Caster also has a contract expiring in October.
- •Bowens currently performs as a member of The Opps.
- 6:54 PMWrestling Inc — Big Backstage News On AEW Contract Status Of Former Tag & Trios Champ Anthony Bowens
"Anthony Bowens signed a five-year deal with AEW in October 2020. He has won the AEW Tag Team and Trios championships during that time.
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