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In wrestling nowadays, with multiple reports constantly emerging about what's happening backstage, it's very rare for WWE fans to be caught by surprise. But that's exactly what happened on AEW Dynamite this week.
Roderick Strong of all people showed up in AEW, and many fans had no idea that he was released by WWE to begin with.
This week on AEW Dynamite, when the Jericho Appreciation Society attacked Adam Cole, there was a shock awaiting. At first, it was only Orange Cassidy and Bandido who came out to make the save, but they were still outnumbered. Then out of nowhere, Roderick Strong came out to make the save for Adam Cole.
They threw back the Jericho Appreciation Society and just like that, Strong was standing with Cole. Fans immediately lost it and made their feelings known.
Some fans pointed out that Strong was still a part of WWE's roster page and wondered aloud what had happened.
Most fans though were confused about when the star left WWE and why no one knew that his contract with the company was done.
For the moment, it's not certain when the contract expired, or when he was released. However, it's clear that Roderick Strong is done with the company for the time being and is now part of AEW.
What do you think of Roderick Strong showing up in AEW? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
