A new type of contract arrangement has reportedly been unveiled by AEW for talent signing “double deals.” Recently, AEW’s Grand Slam Mexico event featured several appearances from stars of its Mexican partner promotion, CMLL.
One notable crossover is Hechicero, who has made multiple appearances in AEW and has been associated with Don Callis’s camp. According to a Reddit user, ODD_EXAMINATION2743—who is recognized for accurate AEW scoops and confirmed to have a behind-the-scenes source by R/Aewofficial moderators—Hechicero recently signed a new AEW contract.
Luchablog, a site focused on Lucha Libre news, backs this information, revealing that Hechicero’s deal is a “double contract” allowing him to remain active in both CMLL and AEW. This is akin to the arrangement NJPW star Konosuke Takeshita has with AEW.
Hechicero teamed up with Josh Alexander and the Young Bucks at Dynamite this week to defeat Bandido, Brody King, Kevin Knight, and Speedball Mike Bailey.
Fan Take: This development signals AEW’s growing commitment to fostering cross-promotional partnerships and talent sharing, which enriches the wrestling product with diverse styles and stories. For fans, it means more exciting matchups and increased global exposure for their favorite wrestlers.
