Since its inception in 2019, AEW has attracted numerous legendary WWE talents who have significantly contributed to its rise in the wrestling world. Wrestlers like Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho, Bryan Danielson, Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm, and Mercedes Mone have all joined AEW, helping it become a major force in professional wrestling.
With several free agents emerging and new talent on the horizon for the upcoming year, there’s speculation about which current or former WWE stars might be next to sign with AEW. Here are nine potential WWE talents expected to join AEW in 2026.
At number nine are The Rascals, Desmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz. They signed with WWE in 2020 and competed in NXT under the name MSK, where they became two-time NXT Tag Team Champions and won the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, marking themselves as a leading tag team for WWE’s future. However, Nash Carter (Zachary Wentz) was released in 2022, while Wes Lee (Desmond Xavier) has set records as the NXT North American Champion. Following his release in 2025, Wes Lee is expected to reunite with Nash Carter, returning to their original team name, The Rascals.
Fans can anticipate seeing The Rascals become free agents in 2026 and potentially sign with AEW, a company renowned for its exceptional tag team wrestling scene.
Fan Take: This potential signing excites AEW fans as it would strengthen an already competitive tag team division with proven WWE talents known for their chemistry and success. Bringing The Rascals to AEW could elevate the team dynamics and add thrilling matchups that benefit the sport as a whole.
