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Newsweek
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Reportedly Has Interest In Signing Three Popular AEW Wrestlers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Several key AEW contracts are reportedly set to expire in the coming months. This has led to speculation about the futures of multiple stars. According to various reports, some talent may be on WWE's radar. This could lead to some significant roster changes for both promotions. WWE Reportedly Interested In AEW Talent According to reports from there is major WWE interest in Danhausen and the tag team Private Party. Danhausen's contract is believed to be up in July, while Private Party's deals are also said to be expiring soon. The reports note that WWE has an appetite for TV-ready talent. This makes established acts like Danhausen and Private Party attractive acquisitions. Other Key AEW Contracts Expiring Other significant deals are also coming to an end in 2025. Chris Jericho's contract is reportedly set to expire at the end of the year. Renee Paquette, who holds both a talent and producer contract, has a deal that is also up in the fall. The contracts for Matt Menard and Angelo Parker of 2.0 reportedly run out in August. Amid these potential changes, one star who is not going anywhere is Jon Moxley. Despite internet speculation, his contract is locked in with AEW through 2027. Paul "Triple H" Levesque looks on during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Paul "Triple H" Levesque looks on during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, high-flying tag team of Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen, known as Private Party, burst into AEW on the first-ever episode of Dynamite in 2019. They scored a massive upset victory over The Young Bucks, immediately establishing themselves as top contenders in the new promotion's tag team division. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation While they have yet to capture the AEW World Tag Team Championship, they have been a consistent part of the roster. They had a notable run as members of the Andrade-Hardy Family Office, managed by Matt Hardy, which eventually led to a feud with their mentor. Known for their athletic and innovative style, Private Party remains a team with high potential, though their contracts are reportedly set to expire soon. Danhausen is one of modern wrestling's most unique characters. With his "very nice, very evil" persona, painted face, and third-person speech, he became a viral sensation and merchandise-moving machine on the independent circuit before signing with AEW in 2022. Upon his debut, he quickly aligned himself with the Best Friends faction, becoming an honorary member and forming a popular comedic duo with Orange Cassidy. While his in-ring time has been limited by serious injuries, including a torn pectoral muscle, he has remained a beloved cult figure among fans. His "cursed" but charismatic presence has made him a standout character, though his AEW contract is reportedly expiring in July 2025. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'I Got a Little Left In Me,' AEW Star Shuts Down Retirement Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW has one of the most stacked rosters in current-day pro wrestling and the history of the wrestling business. While they have multiple shows, that doesn't mean that everyone can be used on TV or even have a match on occasion. For one veteran star, he has shut down any talk or speculation that his days in the ring are over. In fact, he has a little bit more. January 15, 2025 - MVP kicks Mark Briscoe in the head when The Hurt Business took on Private Party and Briscoe on AEW Dynamite. January 15, 2025 - MVP kicks Mark Briscoe in the head when The Hurt Business took on Private Party and Briscoe on AEW Dynamite. Ryan Loco/AEW MVP is that star, and despite spending decades in the wrestling business, he has erased any doubt of retirement. During an interview on Insight With Chris Van Vliet, he was asked whether he has retired from the ring. "No, not yet. I got a little bit left in me," MVP said. "It's funny. We did a six-man about a month ago now, give or take, and they were teasing me because I was actually in there for a little while, and it felt good. It was coming back to me, and Shelton said, 'Are you ever gonna tag out?' I'm like oh yeah, maybe I should." MVP made his presence felt in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) with a notable debut at Grand Slam on September 25, 2024. His arrival saw him interrupt Prince Nana, who was addressing the status of the injured Swerve Strickland. True to form, MVP's arrival in AEW was not a solo venture. He forged alliances with Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, forming a new dominant stable known as The Hurt Syndicate. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation This reunion with Lashley and Benjamin recreated a formidable faction reminiscent of their impactful run in WWE. Within The Hurt Syndicate, MVP assumes the roles of both manager and co-leader, leveraging his experience and strategic acumen to guide the group's actions and influence within AEW. While MVP's primary function in AEW has leaned towards management, providing strategic guidance and utilizing his considerable mic skills to amplify The Hurt Syndicate's presence, he has also laced up his boots and stepped back into the squared circle. His AEW in-ring debut occurred in January 2025 during a tag team encounter on Dynamite. On this occasion, he teamed with his Hurt Syndicate brethren, Lashley and Benjamin, to take on the team of Private Party and Mark Briscoe. Under MVP's guidance, The Hurt Syndicate has established itself as a significant force within AEW. Lashley and Shelton won the AEW Tag Team Champions. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
