Rey Fenix’s contract situation with AEW has become a topic of discussion following the company’s recent decision to add injury time to his agreement. During the NXT post-show, Sean Ross Sapp discussed the evolving situation regarding talent releases.
I had heard Friday that AEW releases were either happening or coming. At that moment, I thought it was just the Bear Boulder situation, which they fortunately very quickly took care of. I had heard for a while that within AEW, they had at least considered releasing or letting contracts lapse on a few talent that were not happy and wanted to go elsewhere. At one point, they considered Rey Fenix. They didn’t end up doing that.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer provided additional insight into Fenix’s situation.
I think right now Fenix is looking at being fired.
AEW has recently parted ways with several performers, including Ricky Starks and Miro, who requested their releases, while Malakai Black’s contract expired naturally. Bear Boulder’s departure followed his arrest for domestic battery.