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WWE has released a wave of Superstars over the last two months. Instead of signing every wrestler they could, WWE is now cutting back, with budget cuts as the cited reason.
As always when WWE releases talent there is a real chance for AEW to bolster its roster with so many prominent names leaving. For example, the women's division is getting better but still needs some big-name talent.
Over the last two months, WWE has released several talented women who could instantly improve the women's roster in AEW. Women like the IIconics, Ruby Riott and Chelsea Green have all left WWE. There's also the fact that the Casino Battle Royale at All Out will feature women this year.
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Most stars released by WWE usually have a 90-day non-compete clause. All Out is typically in August but will take place on September 5, 2021. That means that any star released on June 2nd could realistically appear on AEW's big pay-per-view.
While all of the released stars could feasibly show up in AEW towards the fall, it doesn't mean that each performer will show up. Some stars currently have ties to wrestlers in AEW. Others have no link to the company other than wrestling.
Whatever happens, wrestlers, wrestling fans and wrestling analysts were all shocked by the news of more WWE releases. Some big names like Braun Strowman were involved in the cuts. Could he show up at All Out in September? Here are seven released WWE stars that could show up at the AEW pay-per-view.
#7 Chelsea Green & #6 Santana Garrett could have bolstered WWE's women's roster
It's a shame that both Green and Garrett were unable to truly showcase their talents for the WWE Universe. Both women are extremely talented and could have refreshed the women's division on RAW or SmackDown. Instead, they'll likely join either IMPACT or AEW once their non-compete clauses run out.
Green suffered some unfortunate luck as she was injured in her debut match on SmackDown in November 2020. She was rehabbing and was hoping to be cleared for action following WrestleMania 37 but was among the releases on April 15.
Garrett was released on June 2 after having "quietly" moved to SmackDown. She appeared in the 2021 Royal Rumble but did not appear on any WWE shows after that.
The two women have been friends for years, competing with and against each other in many promotions. The latest stop was WWE, but both women may pop up next in AEW.
AEW has done well to improve everything across the board since its formation. The women's division needed the most work as the pandemic hit that division the hardest. Many talented women will now be able to potentially join the young promotion. AEW could look a lot different once it's time for Halloween, especially since Green competed at All In.
#5 Andrade is already busy after his WWE release
Andrade was released from WWE on March 23, 2021. He wasn't being used on RAW and was frustrated with his lack of use. It's understandable for someone of his talent.
He reportedly asked for his release but it was initially denied. Shortly thereafter, however, his wish was granted by WWE. During his time in WWE, he captured the NXT Championship and the United States Championship.
His pairing with Zelina Vega worked as Vega spoke for the former El Idolo. Also while with WWE, Andrade entered into a real-life relationship with Charlotte Flair. The former NXT Champion is just one of many names that had the talent but not the booking.
Shortly after his release from WWE, Andrade challenged Kenny Omega for the AAA Mega Championship. Andrade had previously competed for the promotion under the name La Sombra while also wearing a mask. Could the former La Sombra be the man to take one of the titles from Kenny Omega?
Since AEW has let some stars wrestle for multiple promotions, it's possible that Andrade could join AEW. Omega has wrestled for IMPACT and AAA while being a member of AEW. Jon Moxley has performed for Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, AEW and NJPW. WWE typically doesn't allow its performers to work for another promotion.
Andrade and Omega square off in AAA in August. With that working relationship, the feud could spill over into AEW if Andrade opts to sign there. He has many choices due to his talent as he has worked in Mexico and Japan before signing with WWE.
He could even form some spin-off of Los Ingobernables if he chose to do so. Andrade was one of the founding members of the group in AAA. Joining forces with the Lucha Brothers could propel all three men to the top of AEW. Depending on his opponent for All Out, Andrade could easily show up to attack Omega and kick off a program.
The possibilities are endless, especially when a wrestler is as talented as Andrade. On paper, his match with Omega should be a Match of the Year candidate. Will that pairing lead to an appearance in AEW and All Out? If it does, expect Andrade to pull out all the stops.
#4 & #3 the IIconics could stay together outside of WWE
The women formerly known in WWE as Peyton Royce and Billie Kay were both released on April 15. Kay moved to SmackDown last October during the 2020 WWE Draft. Royce remained in a top-heavy division on RAW until her release. She was sparingly used following the Draft and cut a passionate promo before one of the last matches of her WWE career.
Royce is married to current AEW star Shawn Spears. While he hasn't had a huge amount of success in AEW, he is a part of one of the top factions in the promotion. The Pinnacle might have lost the Stadium Stampede match to the Inner Circle, but the group is clearly being primed for bigger things in the future.
The former WWE Women's Tag Team Champions could feasibly both join AEW. During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, they said that wherever they go next, it will be as a package deal. IMPACT has an established women's tag division while AEW does not.
Due to the need to improve the division, however, AEW could easily find a way to add both women to its roster. It could be as a part of the Pinnacle or separate from that faction. Whatever happens to the former IIconics, they could certainly show up at All Out in September.
#2 Aleister Black was just getting reintroduced to the WWE Universe
Aleister Black was one of the shock WWE releases. He had returned via vignettes following WrestleMania 37. He would tell tales of "the Dark Father" and the lessons he instilled in a young Black during those vignettes. It was an intriguing and interesting direction for the talented performer.
Before his re-emergence, Black hadn't been seen on WWE TV since last fall. His wife, Zelina Vega, was released in December of 2020. Both were drafted to SmackDown last October.
The former NXT Champion even noted the fact that he was shocked since he was just starting to introduce his new character to the WWE Universe. Now the fans won't get to find out more about the intriguing persona.
If AEW wants to add both a pro wrestler and someone who can pull off character work, then signing Tommy End (his pre-WWE name) is a no-brainer. His style would mesh well with everyone in AEW and his mysterious backstory could be fully explored.
Some stars that have success in NXT don't always enjoy the same success on the main roster of WWE. Aleister Black falls into that category through no fault of his own. In order to make a pro wrestling show truly interesting, it takes performers of all different types.
If every performer is essentially the same, then the show will be mediocre. Black could have been a foil for the Fiend or some of the other top stars in WWE. He can now make a huge impact by showing up at AEW All Out.
#1 Braun Strowman will run through anyone after his WWE release
Quite possibly the biggest name - both literally and figuratively - that WWE released is Braun Strowman. He was clearly a special talent due to his speed and athleticism for a man of his size.
Due to his massive size, it was clear that Strowman was going to be a future WWE or Universal Champion. He would win the Universal title from Goldberg at last year's WrestleMania. Strowman lost the belt to the Fiend. Before that, however, he was usually booked to lose to big names like Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.
If the former Universal Champ did show up at All Out in September, it would certainly change the landscape of wrestling. Wherever he goes next, Strowman must be booked as an unstoppable force. He's one of the biggest stars physically in the industry but hasn't always enjoyed booking to reflect that fact.
AEW doesn't have anyone as big as Strowman. They always claim that Luchasaurus and Archer are big, but neither of those men is the same package as the Monster Among Men. Archer is the same height (6'8") but weighs around 280 pounds. Luchasaurus weighs about the same as Archer but is three inches shorter.
Simply put, Strowman is the current star released by WWE that could make the biggest impact for AEW. If he showed up and destroyed almost everyone, it would be a lasting image for the wrestling industry.
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