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A series of WWE releases have rocked the wrestling world, and as expected, AEW-related stories have already started doing the rounds.
There is quite a lot of speculation about where all the outgoing talent will land, and AEW has predictably emerged as the top destination. A WWE Hall of Famer reacted to Braun Strowman's WWE release and backed AEW to snap up the former Universal Champion's services.
Another recently released star teased the possibility of having a massive match against Jon Moxley.
Lana, who was also unceremoniously shown the door by the WWE earlier this week, took to Twitter to send a message to her husband, Miro.
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A top AEW star also confirmed that he is set to become a father for the first time. Finally, Jon Moxley commented on the possibility of seeing the next Shield and why he thinks NXT doesn't have a system to accommodate another such faction.
#5. Mick Foley wants AEW to sign Braun Strowman
Fans and pundits are still questioning WWE's decision to release Braun Strowman as the company has just let go of a former world champion who had a solid fan following.
While most fans are shocked by Strowman's WWE exit, many also see The Monster Among Men as being a top AEW target.
Mick Foley reacted to Braun Strowman's release on Twitter and noted that he was surprised by the development. The WWE Hall of Famer added that a "fired-up" Strowman would be a must-have signing for Tony Khan and his team.
"The Strowman release is particularly surprising - but I’m guessing Braun can write his own ticket for anywhere he’d like to work. A fired up Strowman would seem like a can’t miss signing for @AEW," Foley wrote
Foley briefly addressed Strowman's reluctance to work with companies outside WWE, and the hardcore legend highlighted the importance of being financially secure.
Foley stated that unless Strowman has enough in the bank to be set for the near future, the former WWE star should consider doing business with AEW and other major companies.
"I know Braun has spoken of never working for another company - but unless he’s set for life at age 37, he might want to explore his options," Foley added
Braun Strowman's WWE release came down to contract negotiations not going according to plans. However, will Tony Khan bring out the checkbook for Strowman's signature?
#4. Lana finally sends a message to Miro over AEW TNT title win
Miro captured the AEW TNT Championship from Darby Allin a few weeks ago on an episode of Dynamite, and Lana has finally congratulated her husband over the title victory.
Lana was one of six stars released by WWE recently. The Ravishing Russian has now made it abundantly clear from the timing of her tweet that she was not allowed by WWE to mention Miro's name on social media.
Lana is finally free from her WWE contractual obligations, and she congratulated Miro on Twitter with the following message.
"I'd like to choose today, for no reason, to congratulate my husband @ToBeMiro on becoming AEW TNT Champion," Lana wrote.
As expected, Miro got back with a cheeky response:
"I was going to say it was a little weird you never mention it. I wear the title to bed," Miro responded.
In case you missed it, the reigning AEW TNT Champion was quick to take shots at WWE following his wife's release.
Lana has a 90-day non-compete clause in her WWE contract, but the 36-year-old star is expected to get big offers when she is ready to return to action. A reunion with Miro in AEW seems inevitable, right?
#3. Former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley on WWE possibly creating the next Shield
AEW's Jon Moxley recently sat down for an interview with Metro, and the former AEW world champion shared his thoughts on whether WWE can create another Shield.
The alliance of Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Seth Rollins is widely regarded as one of the greatest factions of the past decade and one of the best of all time.
AEW's Moxley noted that the Shield members were "nobodies" when they were together at Florida Championship Wrestling. The element of mystery helped the trio as they took WWE by storm and quickly got over with the fans.
The AEW star explained that the current crop of NXT talent are already established names, which would make it difficult for WWE to introduce another Shield-like group.
According to Moxley, what made Shield special was that not many knew who they were after their main roster call-up nearly nine years ago.
"Anything could work. I mean, it's different because you're a known commodity on NXT now, whereas when we came in, we were complete nobodies. So, there's a benefit to that. On the one hand, nobody knows who you are, but on the other hand, you have a completely fresh slate; you're a complete mystery. You can come right in and (sic) starting whooping whoever's a** you want!" said Jon Moxley
The former AEW World Champion added that The Shield might very well be the last major act to have come out of the old NXT system. According to Mox, it doesn't matter where a wrestler came from as long as they were over and had the creative backing of the company.
"The Shield might be the last big act that came from that old way of doing things before NXT, really. You can do anything with anybody if you commit to them. The problem is – it doesn't matter if they're on NXT if people know who they are or they don't. If somebody's getting over, you're giving them the opportunity to get over, you've gotta actually follow through on pushing a guy or girl," said Moxley
Do you agree with the AEW wrestler on this one? Can WWE realistically form another Shield in the future? If yes, who do you see as being a part of a similar three-man faction?
#2. Aleister Black fuels AEW speculation by teasing match against Jon Moxley
As noted earlier, it didn't take time for AEW to be mentioned online following WWE releasing some notable names. The mind-boggling WWE departure of Aleister Black still doesn't make sense, as the former NXT Champion was in line for a big feud on SmackDown.
Aleister Black and five other wrestlers were victims of WWE's budget cuts, and the Dutch star was quite active on social media during the hours after his release. Black responded to several fan tweets, and he even dropped a teaser of facing Jon Moxley along the way.
A fan predicted Black would follow Jon Moxley's example and wrestle a wide range of talent now that he is no longer in the WWE. Black agreed with the fan's comments and hinted towards possibly mixing things up with Mox:
Well, I mean.. yeah. Speaking of Mox..
While Aleister Black would make for a fine signing for AEW, the match against Moxley could even happen outside the company. Moxley has been competing for promotions other than AEW, and a potential clash with Aleister Black would surely draw a sell-out crowd.
The only time Moxley and Black were in the same match together was during the Royal Rumble 2019 contest.
However, having a storyline between the former WWE stars without any creative restrictions could be memorable. Do you like the sound of a Tommy End vs. Jon Moxley match?
#1. AEW's Adam Page set to become a father
AEW and first-time parents seem to be the trend! Adam Page announced on Instagram that he and his wife are expecting their first child together.
The AEW star also posted a selfie with his wife Amanda Woltz, as well as a sonogram picture:
"Hey, we got a baby on the way! we're excited, terrified, but mostly overjoyed. thank you," the AEW star wrote.
As per the sonogram, Adam Page's wife is in her first trimester, and there's still a long way to go until the Woltz household welcomes their little bundle of joy. Adam and Amanda have been a married couple since 2016.
As noted above, Adam Page is not the only AEW star waiting to become a first-time parent, as Brandi Rhodes is also getting closer to the end of her pregnancy.
Renee Paquette and Jon Moxley are expected to welcome their newborn child at the end of this month as well.
When it comes to Adam Page's on-screen standing, Hangman continues to be one of the most popular characters in AEW as he beat Brian Cage at the recently-concluded Double or Nothing pay-per-view.
Congratulations to the happy couple from all of us here at Sportskeeda Wrestling! On that note, as we wrap up with the latest AEW News Roundup, we welcome your comments below about all the top stories covered today.
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