WWE Reports Interest In Multiple AEW Stars With Expiring Contracts

Several AEW stars' contracts are set to expire soon, prompting significant interest from WWE in signing some of these talents, including the popular Danhausen and the tag team Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen). Danhausen's contract is believed to expire imminently, possibly as soon as July, while Private Party's deals are also nearing expiration, with WWE expected to move quickly to acquire them. Other AEW talents with deals ending in 2025 include Chris Jericho, whose contract expires at the end of the year, Renee Paquette with a contract through August, and Matt Menard and Angelo Parker, whose contracts also end around the same time. Despite rumors, Jon Moxley remains under contract with AEW through 2027 and is not expected to leave. In recent years, WWE has signed several former AEW wrestlers such as Penta, Rey Fenix, and Rusev after their contracts expired, aligning with WWE executive Nick Khan's prediction that many AEW stars would jump ship once free agency opens. AEW faces challenges in retaining midcard talent amid WWE's current appetite for fresh and TV-ready wrestlers.