The thriller behind Trey Miguel’s absence from AEW programming has lastly been cleared up—and it’s larger than followers anticipated.
After fueling hypothesis by deleting AEW-related tweets and lacking the January 17 episode of AEW Collision—the place his Rascalz teammates Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed made their debut—Miguel took to Instagram on January 18 to announce he was “taking a break from wrestling.”
However in an replace, Fightful Choose’s Sean Ross Sapp has now confirmed that Trey Miguel was launched from his AEW contract simply days after signing.
In accordance with the report, Miguel’s take care of AEW started shortly after his TNA contract expired on the finish of 2025. All 4 Rascalz members have been stated to have signed multi-year offers with AEW, however Miguel was let go quietly within the days main as much as Collision. Fightful additionally famous Miguel was not backstage on January 14 when the debut section was filmed, additional confirming his absence wasn’t last-minute.
AEW reportedly parted methods with Miguel on amicable phrases, however no particular purpose was given for the sudden launch. This information now recontextualizes Miguel’s Instagram submit, the place he stated:
“Taking a break from wrestling. Please respect my house and don’t tag me in any posts or feedback. Go assist the Rascalz nonetheless.. 🙏💚”
Miguel had been with TNA since 2018 and was a part of the group’s emotional reunion on TNA TV in late 2025. Whereas his Rascalz brothers Wentz and Xavier went on to signal with WWE in earlier years, Miguel had taken a distinct path—finally showing in WWE NXT all through 2024 and 2025 earlier than leaping to AEW alongside his longtime faction mates.
Sadly, his AEW run ended earlier than it even started. With Miguel now gone from the corporate, AEW’s plans for The Rascalz seem like persevering with as a trio. However followers are left questioning what might’ve been had the complete group debuted collectively on nationwide tv.
Do you assume AEW ought to’ve waited to debut The Rascalz with all 4 members? Or was Miguel’s launch the best choice for each side? Drop your take within the feedback.