AEW Adds Injury Time to Rey Fenix’s Contract, Potentially Delaying WWE Move

One big thing

AEW is reportedly adding nearly a year of injury time to Rey Fenix’s contract, potentially delaying his and Penta El Zero Miedo’s rumored move to WWE.

Why it matters

This development could significantly impact the tag team landscape in both AEW and WWE, as the Lucha Brothers are considered one of the most exciting and talented duos in professional wrestling.

The details

• Dave Meltzer reports in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that AEW is exercising its option to add injury time to Fenix’s contract.

• The added time is “nearly but not quite one year.”

• AEW CEO Tony Khan reportedly made “significant offers” to keep the Lucha Brothers, but they declined to sign new deals.

• The duo was reportedly seeking a “package deal” for a direct move to WWE’s main roster.

By the numbers

• Rey Fenix is a 1-time AEW International Champion.
• The Lucha Brothers have held the AEW World Tag Team Championship once.
• Fenix, Penta, and PAC are former AEW World Trios Champions.

What they’re saying

Matt Hardy on the potential WWE move: “It would be huge.

The big picture

The addition of injury time to Fenix’s contract could create a complex situation where the Lucha Brothers’ contracts expire at different times, potentially complicating their desired package deal with WWE.

What’s next?

Wrestling fans will be closely watching how this situation unfolds, particularly whether WWE will wait for both brothers to become available or if this development affects their rumored move.

How do you think this contract situation will impact the Lucha Brothers’ future in professional wrestling? Share your thoughts in the comments below.