Paul Wight Signs New AEW Contract Extension

Backstage News On Paul Wight Reportedly Signing A New AEW Deal

According to Fightful Select, sources within AEW have informed Sean Ross Sapp that pro wrestling legend Paul Wight's AEW contract expired earlier this year, but he is believed to have signed a new deal with the promotion. The report also noted that the length of the new contract is currently unknown. Wight joined AEW in February 2021, serving as both an in-ring talent and a commentator on AEW Dark: Elevation. He made his in-ring debut for the co…

Paul Wight Reportedly Signs New Contract With AEW

According to Fightful Select, sources within AEW have informed Sean Ross Sapp that pro wrestling legend Paul Wight’s contract with the promotion expired earlier this year; however, he is believed to have signed a new deal with AEW. The length of the new contract is currently unknown. Wight joined AEW in February 2021 as both […]

Veteran Wrestler Reportedly Signs New Deal With AEW

Paul Wight has reportedly signed a new deal with AEW, extending his backstage and mentorship role with the company for at least another stretch beyond his original 2021 contract. Per Fightful Select, Wight’s previous AEW contract was set to expire earlier in 2026, but he has since agreed to a new deal to remain with […]

AEW Star Inks New Deal

Paul Wight has re-signed with AEW, per Fightful Select. His contract was set to expire earlier this year, but he is now believed to be firmly under a new deal. The length of the contract has not been reported. Wight joined AEW in 2021 and has served in backstage and commentary roles during his time there. His last televised match was a trios bout on the 2024 Jericho Cruise. He has been working on a significant weight loss transformation and has …

Paul Wight Signs New AEW Contract Extension

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Major Update On Paul Wight’s AEW Contract Status

According to Fightful Select, AEW has quietly re-signed Paul Wight to a new contract, keeping the 54-year-old veteran beyond the end of his previous deal, which expired earlier this year. Since arriving in AEW in 2021, the seven-foot legend has pivoted from full-time wrestling to valuable backstage, commentary, and ambassadorial roles. Still, Wight has openly expressed his desire to finish his in-ring career with the promotion and named Kenny Om…