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Powerhouse Hobbs signed with WWE after his AEW contract expired, and the real reason for his decision has been revealed. However, the specific details of that reason are not provided in the available content.
Tommaso Ciampa is reportedly eyeing a move to New Japan Pro-Wrestling following his WWE departure, according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Ciampa confirmed on Instagram that his WWE contract will end soon and stated he is available for all outside appearances for the first time in over ten years. The former NXT Champion has also filed new trademarks for "Psycho Killer" and "Psycho King" according to trademark records.
Mercedes Mone is taking a self-imposed break from AEW. Plans have emerged for the former champion during her hiatus from the company.
An absent AEW star was backstage at this week's episode of Dynamite. The wrestler last competed in the ring in August of last year.
Trey Miguel's next move has been confirmed following his recent signing with and departure from AEW. However, the specific details of his next destination or plans were not disclosed in the available information.
Saraya posted training footage to her Instagram showing herself working out with independent wrestler Vipress, practicing wrestling fundamentals including collar-and-elbow tie-ups, headlocks, and chain wrestling. The former AEW star confirmed she's taking active steps toward a potential return in 2026, with her post thanking her training partners for helping her "get some ring rust off." Saraya has not confirmed an official date or promotion for her comeback.
Powerhouse Hobbs has officially signed with WWE after his AEW contract expired on January 15, with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select confirming the signing on January 22, 2026. Hobbs' final AEW match was a trios title defense that aired on the January 17 episode of AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage, and he had turned down AEW's contract offer to pursue WWE instead. Insiders believe the 35-year-old wrestler is expected to be around during Royal Rumble weekend in Saudi Arabia, though it's unclear which brand he will debut on.
Dave Meltzer stated that AEW will not be placed on Netflix following the revised all-cash offer from Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers Discovery. Meltzer made this assessment regarding AEW's future platform placement when the sale is completed.
Following his AEW signing and subsequent release from the company, there is an update available regarding Trey Miguel's wrestling future. The article provides information about Miguel's status after his departure from AEW.
Three former WWE stars were backstage at AEW Dynamite tapings, with reports indicating interest from within AEW. The specific identities of the former WWE stars were not disclosed.
According to Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, Joe and Mark Coffey had momentum behind the scenes at AEW with sources pushing to bring the Scottish duo into the company late last year, though nothing materialized from the interest. Gallus is now headed to MLW, with all three members recently spotted backstage at AEW Dynamite and working MLW dates. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful clarified that despite their MLW appearances, it hasn't been confirmed that Gallus officially signed with the promotion.
AEW star Kenny Omega revealed he did motion capture work for the upcoming video game Street Fighter 6. The revelation came just hours before Omega's match against Josh Alexander on Dynamite.