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.Perched On The Top Rope@PerchedTopRopeRoderick Strong is #ALLELITE He’s also still on the #WWE roster page!#aewdynamite1Roderick Strong is #ALLELITE He’s also still on the #WWE roster page!#aewdynamite https://t.co/v6YNOxq1vYNathaniel ☝️@NateTheChiveRoderick Strong is still on WWE's website. Do they know he's no longer employed by them?Clearly Roddy knows...1Roderick Strong is still on WWE's website. Do they know he's no longer employed by them?Clearly Roddy knows...— 🦇@EraofXebelRoderick Strong is still listed as a current WWE superstar, what is happening. #AEWDynamite1Roderick Strong is still listed as a current WWE superstar, what is happening. 😭😭 #AEWDynamite https://t.co/JzzLAWIkK5Most fans though were confused about when the star left WWE and why no one knew that his contract with the company was done.Justin. 💔@beastmvdeNot that I'm against him being in AEW but when the hell did Roderick Strong leave WWE1Not that I'm against him being in AEW but when the hell did Roderick Strong leave WWElucas(h)@sub2lucashi’m glad i’m not the only one that thought roderick strong was still in WWE #AEWDynamitei’m glad i’m not the only one that thought roderick strong was still in WWE 😂 #AEWDynamiteDan@DanestoHDI'm so freaking pumped that Roderick Strong is in AEW!! I thought he was still under WWE contract?! I would absolutely love to see the Undisputed Era reunite. Can you imagine a storyline between Undisputed Era vs Blackpool Combat Club?! #AEWDynamiteI'm so freaking pumped that Roderick Strong is in AEW!! I thought he was still under WWE contract?! I would absolutely love to see the Undisputed Era reunite. Can you imagine a storyline between Undisputed Era vs Blackpool Combat Club?! #AEWDynamiteRyan II..Powerhouse Hobbs should've Retained..@SliceOfRyanIIRoderick Strong ?!!!He left WWE ?!!#AEWDynamite #AEWRoderick Strong ?!!!He left WWE ?!!#AEWDynamite #AEWFor 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.