Backstage Update On Sheamus Potentially Joining AEW As WWE Contract Expires - Wrestling Inc.
AEW is expected to have interest in Sheamus, and some locker-room support has emerged as his WWE contract expires, Fightful Select reported.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Sheamus officially became a free agent following the expiration of his WWE contract.
- After declining a restructured deal with WWE, Sheamus announced his exit in July 2026, having last wrestled for the promotion in November 2025.
- WrestleVotes Radio reports that AEW performers favor "The Celtic Warrior" joining, and an AEW source confirmed support for Sheamus becoming "All Elite."
- AEW has expanded its roster with the Motor City Machine Guns, Austin Creed, and Kofi, while Dani Luna debuted at AEW All Out on September 26.
- Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select suggests AEW will likely pursue a full-time deal with Sheamus, though no formal talks have occurred.
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