With the wrestling world caught up in getting ready for Monday Evening Uncooked hitting Netflix, amongst different upcoming WWE occasions forward of WrestleMania 41, a number of former stars spent a part of post-Christmas weekend hanging out within the AEW-verse. It was broadly reported that a number of of the model’s former stars had been seen backstage throughout AEW’s Worlds Finish PPV, and after peeping out the checklist of who was there, I am further excited to see one athlete get again within the ring for the primary time since their launch.
Whereas it could seem to be WWE is capturing numerous the main headlines as of late, many nonetheless stay stoked about AEW’s future. That is with good purpose, particularly if this report actually hints at these three superstars, who by no means actually bought as a lot shine as they deserved of their former firm, probably lacing their boots up for Tony Khan’s group when their respective non-compete contracts are up. Let’s take a better look.
The WWE Vets Noticed Backstage At AEW’s Worlds Finish PPV
It was reported by Fightful Choose that former WWE wrestlers Tyler Breeze, Baron Corbin, and High Dolla from Hit Row had been all backstage throughout Worlds Finish, doubtless simply to look at all of the thrilling matches that unfolded (by way of WrestlingInc.com). However might this imply that one, two or all three are headed to AEW to get a shot at thriving amongst its ranks?
It is an important query, as many had been fast to level out Breeze is technically nonetheless employed by the WWE as a number for its gaming channel UpUpDownDown, so it is unclear if he might technically be a part of AEW as an in-ring persona presently. High Dolla was launched again in 2023, nonetheless, so he’d presumably be good to go.
As for Baron Corbin, he was launched by WWE in November, and with the usual non-compete clause being 90 days, he would doubtless not be obtainable till someday in Spring 2025. Assuming he and the others have an interest, after all.
Why I am Most Excited To See Baron Corbin Presumably Return To The Ring
Whereas I would be comfortable to see any of these guys in AEW, I can not assist however hope we’ll see Baron Corbin get one other shot in a serious group in 2025. I needed to see him get a serious title run within the WWE for some time, so when he was launched, I could not assist however really feel the corporate dropped the ball huge time. He was an important in-ring performer, and his comedic abilities might have helped him shoot a lot larger up the principle roster than he ever achieved.
Not solely might AEW do extra with Baron Corbin, however he had already teed himself up forward of his arrival to work with one of many model’s greatest stars. MJF and Baron Corbin have had a handful of exchanges on X over time, and in the event you’re trying to make a splash within the wrestling group, he is the man to work with. Even the WWE, as a lot because it likes to dismiss AEW, has had its eyes on MJF for a very long time, so this could possibly be huge for Corbin if he’s certainly coming to AEW.
After all, I am speculating rather a lot right here. I do not even know if AEW has plans to signal Baron Corbin, not to mention if there are plans to have him work with MJF. All of that mentioned, I would not be shocked to see it occur, and if there’s one individual I feel deserves a second likelihood at being a wrestling celebrity, it is him.
CinemaBlend is maintaining a tally of each AEW and WWE as we head into 2025, and it must be one other thrilling 12 months in professional wrestling. Here is hoping it is simply as thrilling for these three males, and that they will not proceed to be noticed backstage at occasions until they’re additionally performing.