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Here are four WWE names who can move to AEW before 2026 ends:
#4. Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov is one of the most exciting prospects who could join All Elite Wrestling this year. The Mad Dragon was a part of the Stamford-based promotion for several years, where he delivered some incredible matches. However, his WWE departure came in August 2026 when his contract expired without a renewal agreement. Dragunov is now one of the hottest free agents and there is no non-compete clause holding him back from joining another promotion.
Known for his hard-hitting ring style, Ilja Dragunov is a natural fit for AEW’s intense and competitive environment. A move to All Elite Wrestling before the end of the year would allow him to step immediately into the upper-midcard and main event picture. Tony Khan has reportedly shown strong interest in acquiring Dragunov to bolster his men’s division. Joining AEW gives The Mad Dragon total creative freedom to showcase his intense, grueling wrestling style.
#3. Kairi Sane
Kairi Sane parted ways with WWE following a wave of talent departures making her one of the top free agents on the market. There’s no doubt that she has strong options in Japan, such as joining Marigold or Stardom. However, All Elite Wrestling presents Sane with the absolute high-profile international platform for her new journey. AEW’s women’s division features several Joshi talents and cross-promotional flexibility, which gives her the perfect platform to shine.
According to recent reports from Fightful, The Pirate Princess and AEW have engaged in conversations of late. A move to AEW would open the door to several high-stakes matches with stars like Hikaru Shida, Willow Nightingale and Thunder Rosa. The company’s schedule also allows wrestlers the flexibility to pursue select dates in Japan, giving Kairi Sane the exact balance of a lucrative American television contract and freedom to wrestle in her own home country.
#2. Sheamus
One of the biggest WWE names who might be heading to AEW this year is Sheamus. He ended his decades-long stint with the Stamford-based promotion after he rejected a restructured contract. The Celtic Warrior has achieved almost everything in that company and there’s nothing left for him to prove within the WWE ecosystem. Therefore, he may look to step into a new territory and join All Elite Wrestling to give his wrestling career a final run.
Moving to Tony Khan’s promotion would give Sheamus a fresh playground for the twilight years of his career. The 48-year-old could form a new faction in AEW, giving rise to some exciting things. Moreover, The Celtic Warrior could reunite with his former stablemate Cesaro, a.k.a. Claudio Castagnoli, and deliver a phenomenal tag team run. AEW’s emphasis on hard-hitting, physical banger matches directly aligns with Sheamus’ personal ring psychology.
#1. WWE star Bayley
Bayley’s contract status with WWE is currently one of the most talked-about topics among fans. While Wrestling Observer Radio reported that she signed a new deal with the company, PW Insider claimed that she hasn’t. Amid this tumultuous situation, the one thing that remains true is that her current contract is set to expire by the end of 2026, as reported by Fightful. There is a good possibility that The Role Model could walk away once her contract expires and join All Elite Wrestling.
The biggest driving factor behind a potential jump is her close real-life friendship with Mercedes Mone. There have been several instances when Mone teased reuniting with Bayley. This could eventually culminate in the latter joining All Elite Wrestling by the end of this year. The Role Model has done almost everything in WWE and there’s nothing left for her to do. Hence, she could sign with Tony Khan’s promotion to see fresh opportunities in her career.
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