All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is gearing up for a promising 2025, bolstered by an impressive lineup of free agent signings that have strengthened its roster significantly. Wrestlers like Jet Speed, Megan Bayne, Tekla, and Josh Alexander have contributed valuable depth to the promotion. Looking ahead to 2026, AEW is expected to continue its expansion by acquiring more prominent talent from the free agent pool. Here are seven potential new signees who might join AEW next year.
7. Andrade El Idolo
In October 2025, Andrade El Idolo made a surprise return to AEW during the Dynamite: 6th Anniversary Tournament by attacking Kenny Omega, marking his first appearance on AEW programming in two years. Since then, however, he has not appeared on television due to a one-year non-compete clause held by WWE, which previously employed the former United States Champion. Now that Andrade is free to negotiate, it appears highly likely that he will officially sign with AEW. Should he rejoin, a heated feud with Kenny Omega could emerge, making Andrade a central figure in AEW’s 2026 storytelling.
Fan Take: Andrade’s return to AEW is an exciting development that could ignite one of the hottest rivalries in wrestling next year. For AEW fans, his comeback signifies renewed competition and fresh storylines that could elevate the entire sport.
