
Two Longtime AEW Stars Reportedly Gone From The Company
Two AEW stars who have been with the company since 2019 have become free agents as their contracts have expired. The wrestlers are no longer with AEW following the end of their deals.
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Two AEW stars who have been with the company since 2019 have become free agents as their contracts have expired. The wrestlers are no longer with AEW following the end of their deals.

The Butcher and The Blade have reportedly departed All Elite Wrestling following the expiration of their contracts.

AEW's Head of Talent Relations Christopher Daniels has highlighted young stars that have recently impressed him in AEW and Ring of Honor. Daniels praised the performances of these emerging wrestlers across both promotions.

MJF sustained a legitimate knee injury during his AEW World Championship match against RUSH on the June 3 episode of Dynamite, leading to him being pulled from Beyond Wrestling's June 5 event in Rhode Island after hyperextending his knee and not being medically cleared to travel or compete. According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, while the injury is real, there is hope that it is not serious and will not keep the AEW World Champion out for an extended period.

AEW's Christopher Daniels has addressed rumors that he was supposed to be revealed as the Corporate Ministry's "higher power" during the Attitude Era storyline. Daniels commented on the speculation surrounding his potential involvement in the notorious WWE angle.

Ric Flair has challenged online critics to reveal their real names and identities, stating he's willing to debate people individually if they stop hiding behind aliases. The WWE Hall of Famer posted on Twitter that he's "tired of all the social media trolls" and invited haters to contact him, claiming he has "more money than time." These comments follow Flair's recent posts defending his wrestling legacy and demanding people call him a "Legend" while citing his work schedule of 300 matches per year for 10 years.

According to reports, Mick Foley might have talked himself into wrestling a match in AEW despite being retired for over 14 years.

AEW World Champion MJF has been pulled from Beyond Wrestling's Break The Walls Down event due to a knee injury he suffered on AEW Dynamite. His scheduled match at the independent wrestling show has been officially cancelled.

Mick Foley has described his AEW role as a "Swiss Army Knife" and believes he could work as a manager in the promotion. Following his AEW debut, Foley discussed the various roles he thinks he would be a good fit for within the company.

AEW World Champion MJF has been pulled from an independent show this week after suffering an injury on the June 3 episode of Dynamite.

AEW Dynamite took place on June 3, 2026 from the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia, featuring two championship matches and Owen Hart Foundation Tournament bouts. MJF successfully retained his championship against RUSH, while Knight defended the TNT Title against Bailey and Merced.

During the June 3 episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW Women's Champion Thekla climbed a ladder and spat on the STARDOM logo while cutting a promo about Forbidden Door, declaring war on the promotion and referencing her "Idol Killer" nickname from her time there. STARDOM President Taro Okada responded on social media, calling Thekla's actions "a vulgar, cowardly, and shameful act" that was "unforgivable."