Max Caster and Anthony Bowens become free agents after AEW tenure
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Max Caster and Anthony Bowens, formerly of AEW as The Acclaimed, are now free agents after their contracts expired. Reports confirm that while there have been no new deal discussions, both wrestlers remain listed on AEW’s roster page, indicating potential for return. The recent deaths of AEW talent may have delayed negotiations. Caster and Bowens took to social media to announce their free agency status. During their time in AEW, they were known for their title reigns, including becoming AEW World Tag Team Champions in 2022.
- •Caster and Bowens became free agents after their AEW contracts expired.
- •Both wrestlers confirmed their free agency on social media.
- •They were former AEW World Tag Team Champions.
- •Negotiations for new contracts may have been delayed.
- •Both remain listed on AEW’s roster page.
- 8:06 PMWrestling Inc — Anthony Bowens & Max Caster Reportedly Free Agents As AEW Contracts Expire
"After six years with AEW, the men formerly known as The Acclaimed, Max Caster and Anthony Bowens, are reportedly free agents.
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