With many top-tier WWE wrestlers nearing the end of their contracts, there’s speculation that some might consider joining AEW soon. While it was previously assumed that many WWE stars were eyeing a switch to AEW after contract expiry, new reports suggest that this trend is changing.
A number of WWE employees and performers have recently followed the trend of quitting Stamford-based promotion and joining Tony Khan’s AEW promotion. Adam Copeland and Bryan Danielson are among the most famous people that have made the change. In the meantime, Triple H’s organization has also recruited several talented individuals from AEW. Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, and CM Punk’s stories show how the addition of AEW talent has improved WWE.
That would also be a foolish move for any star to defect to AEW, considering WWE’s current golden streak. Remarkably, Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter noticed a change in attitude, with many now thinking that WWE talent is less likely to sign with AEW than before, per TJR Wrestling.
Drew McIntyre is a great example of this point of view. His deal with World Wrestling Entertainment ends in May, but he doesn’t seem interested in switching companies right now.
Drew McIntyre is likely to re-sign with WWE
There’s been talk about Drew McIntyre’s WWE deal for months now. Fans think he might not re-sign though he lost his dream heavyweight title at WrestleMania 40. On the other hand, sources inside the production feel differently.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that McIntyre is reportedly headed back to WWE. WWE announced that McIntyre would be on future dates while talks were still going on. Not to mention he will be a big part of WWE Clash of Castles as the event banner showed earlier this month.
McIntyre once thought about taking a break because he wasn’t happy with his work, but now he’s fully committed and is seen as one of WWE’s top-tier performers. Several other top-tier wrestlers are also approaching the conclusion of their contracts and have shown no desire to join Tony Khan’s brand, which is a clear indication of how appealing WWE is.
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