Ever since WrestleMania 38, and Cody Rhodes’ historic return to WWE after three years with AEW, the thought of AEW stars making the jump over to Vince’s big company has crept up more and more.
On top of that, there have reportedly been more and more AEW stars ‘seriously considering’ a jump to WWE should the opportunity arise, but just who could make the jump?
Prepare for a long one here folks, as we have taken every member of the AEW roster (per the roster page on AEW.com) and ranked their chances of either signing with or re-signing with WWE at some point in their careers.
Each star will fall into one of the following categories:
- Very Likely
- Somewhat Likely
- 50/50
- Unlikely
- Very Unlikely
Aaron Solo – Very Unlikely
Aaron Solo isn’t very high on the AEW totem pole, so he’s not likely someone who will be on WWE’s radar should his contract expire.
Abadon – Unlikely
Abadon is still young, so there is a chance that they could one day be on WWE’s radar, but much like Solo, Abadon isn’t very high on the AEW totem pole right.
Maybe the gimmick will capture WWE’s attention, but they could also deem it a bit too much for NXT and create their own spooky character, as they are known to do.
Adam Cole – Very Likely
The first major change to come about from Triple H taking over from Vince McMahon is that it’s now very likely that we one day see Adam Cole back in WWE.
Him and Kyle O’Reilly recently turned down the opportunity to leave AEW alongside Bobby Fish, so he seems happy with his friends in AEW right now, but by the time his contract comes up, and his previous excellent relationship with Triple H, it could be too much to turn down.
Adam Page – Unlikely
Still young and a top AEW star, Adam Page is absolutely someone that will be on WWE’s radar one day, but ultimately I don’t see it coming to fruition.
Page is an AEW true born and the star they’ve been building to the top from the very beginning, that has to warrant quite a lot of loyalty,
Alex Reynolds – Very Unlikely
Several Dark Order members have seen the contracts expired recently. Reynolds isn’t one, but none of the others have been on WWE’s radar so I’m not sure Alex would be the exception.
He’s also got a good thing going with John Silver, who I think is in AEW for the long haul.
Anna Jay – Somewhat Likely
Anna Jay has age on her side. She’s already shown great signs of improvement in her AEW career, and a few more years could turn her into the finished article.
Even by that point she’ll still be considered young, and is definitely someone that WWE will be looking at once they become available.
Andrade El Idolo – Very Likely
I now actively expect that Andrade will return to WWE one day in the future. He had unfinished business in the company when he left back in 2020, and his wife works there, so it’ll always be a carrot dangling in front of him.
To top it all off, Andrade has somewhat of a loyalty to Triple H following his NXT run. These things combined make a WWE return for him very likely.
Angelico – Very Unlikely
Another AEW star who is quite low on the totem pole. Jack Evans left AEW while Angelico was re-signed, so they must see something in him.
He’s a good talent, just not someone I think will ever ultimately be on WWE’s radar.
2point0 – Very Unlikely
WWE had them slotted in a certain role. They were very very good in that role, but they were slotted in that role.
I can’t see WWE looking at bringing them back in any serious capacity.
Anthony Bowens – 50/50
I have ranked tag teams together unless I believe there is a better chance one is more likely to jump than the other, and that is the case with the Acclaimed.
Bowens has told the story recently about ‘blowing’ his WWE tryout, and with age on his side, he’s definitely someone I can see WWE being interested in, more so than Caster in fact.
He really created himself in AEW though so he my want to stick around for that reason alone.
Anthony Ogogo – Somewhat Likely
He’s a Cody Rhodes guy, Cody Rhodes is now in WWE.
If there are any Cody guys thinking about making the jump, he can put a good word in for them, it’s just whether or not WWE would want them, and in the case of Ogogo, why wouldn’t they?
AQA – Very Unlikely
She has now stepped away from wrestling, so she won’t be anywhere for the time being.
Athena – 50/50
I originally had Athena in as a very unlikely, but now that Triple H and company are leading the operation, I could potentially see her returning one day.
Most of the people she had gripes with are now out of the company, so it’s always a possibilty.
The Gunn Club – 50/50
The Gunn Club may make it to WWE one day depending on their interest given that their father is friends with a lot of the people in power in the company.
When daddy returns home for his legend’s deal, the Ass Boys may not be too far behind him should they want to.
Bandido – Very Unlikely
He had an offer in from the new WWE regime but opted to sign with AEW instead.
He seems set to be in the company for a long time.
Billy Gunn – Very Likely
Daddy ass will be back in WWE one day for a DX reunion. Will he wrestle for WWE again? No, but that sweet DX reunion will always be tempting for WWE to pivot to when a big pop is needed.
It wasn’t to be the most recent time, but one day.
Brandon Cutler – Very Unlikely
He’s a Young Bucks guy. As long as the Bucks are around, he’ll always have a spot on AEW television.
WWE also probably wouldn’t look at him anyway, so there’s also that.
Brian Cage – 50/50
Before Cody Rhodes made the jump over to WWE, Brian Cage was the man on the AEW roster who most expected to be the first deflection. He was off AEW TV for months before his contract was extended earlier this year.
Cage could still make the jump, but Cage recently spoke about a failed WWE tryout he once had, so who knows if WWE still have interest.
Brian Pillman Jr – Very Likely
Brian Pillman Jr, once touted as one of the hot rising stars in wrestling, has yet to really find his footing in AEW, floating as part of the Blonds with Griff Garrison.
I can definitely see WWE offering him a deal, especially with Triple H leading the line.
Britt Baker – Unlikely
Britt Baker has a good thing going in AEW, she’s the top star in the division and is prominently booked on TV even when not carrying the championship, she has no reason to ever leave AEW.
Maybe if Cole ends up back in WWE, then she’ll join him, but I don’t see Baker in any rush to leave.
Brock Anderson – Unlikely
Brock Anderson has leverage in AEW due to his father, Arn Anderson, being one of the head trainers for the company. Maybe Anderson will go back to WWE one day, and there’s also the Cody link, but he seems more like an AEW guy.
He is still young though, despite looking 40, so maybe.
Brody King – Very Unlikely
Brody King finally got his big break with AEW and the House of Black after years on the independent scene.
I just don’t see him as someone on WWE’s radar.
Bryan Danielson – Very Likely
Danielson left WWE about as amicably as one human being could possibly leave a job, which definitely leads me to believe he’ll be back some day.
Bryan’s current run seems like just him checking things off his wrestling bucket list before he ultimately retires in WWE.
Buddy Matthews – Very Likely
Buddy Matthews recently returned to AEW television after taking several months off, in which it was speculated he may be on his way out of WWE.
He’ll spend the rest of his AEW contract in the company, but if the interest is still there when it expires, I can see Buddy returning to WWE.
The Bunny – Unlikely
The Bunny, or Allie, or Cherry Bomb, has become quite the journeywoman throughout her wrestling career, and is someone who WWE might have considered back during the black and gold era of NXT.
With WWE’s new recruitment, I don’t see the Bunny being on their radar too highly.
Chris Jericho – Likely
I used to be of the belief that Chris Jericho would 100% be back in WWE for a final run before he was ultimately inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Now though, I am not as sure, but I still do think it will happen.
Christian Cage – Likely
Yeah basically what I just said for Jericho applies here.
Hall of Fame induction, farewell run, probably a reunion with Edge, the whole nine yards.
Christopher Daniels – Very Unlikely
Christopher Daniels has somehow gone his entire wrestling career without finding himself in WWE, it really is a mystery how they never once secured his services.
Age is no longer on his side, and while he could sign to WWE to become a coach, he’ll more likely just take up that role in AEW.
Chuck Taylor – Very Unlikely
A recurring theme on this list is going to be stars from the independent scene who got their first big break in AEW after not really being on WWE’s radar, Chuck Taylor is another one of those names.
Following speculation that he was leaving AEW, Chuck is sticking around, and likely will be for a long time.
Claudio Castagnoli – 50/50
Claudio has been having a hell of a time in AEW since his arrival, and it’s hard to guess whether or not he’ll end up back in WWE.
He’s 40 years old so he’s not exactly got time on his side, but I could also see WWE picking him up as a Performance Center coach down the line, and what a coach he’d be.
CM Punk – Unlikely
Even though he is seemingly out the door in AEW, I will still believe that there is a chance he is returning to WWE when I see him physically on Raw or SmackDown with my own eyes.
Until then, I am not holding my breath.
Colt Cabana – Very Unlikely
Bad news for those of you hoping for a Scotty Goldman return, I don’t see it happening.
I don’t know if you realised what happened recently, but Colt Cabana staying in AEW was important enough to Tony Khan that all that went down.
Danhausen – Unlikely
Danhausen has a good thing going with his schtick, and he’s popular, so there is a chance that he could end up in WWE.
The main thing is, they would likely rename him and change stuff about him, but why sign Danhausen at that point? Just doesn’t seem a good fit.
Daniel Garcia – 50/50
Garcia is a weird one. He’s currently considered a Sports Entertainer on AEW TV, but would he actually become one?
He had a tryout with WWE before the NXT rebrand, and with Triple H now head of talent, that interest must surely still be there.
He is being set up as a future top star in AEW though, which he likely wouldn’t be in WWE, so it really does depend.
Top Flight – Unlikely
Top Flight seem like they’re in AEW for the long haul. They’ve already shown signs of strapping a rocket to Dante, and Darius has unfortunately been rocked by multiple injuries.
They are super super young, so maybe in the future, but I just don’t see them as a good fit in WWE.
Darby Allin – Very Unlikely
Darby Allin seems like an AEW lifer. I know it’s hard to say straight up, but he’s already expressed his opinions on not wanting to end up in WWE.
Plus he’s one of the pillars so, they’re always going to have something for him.
Dustin Rhodes – Somewhat Likely
Cody went back so, Dustin will end up with some kind of coaching role in WWE one day, much like his father had back in the day, as well as a waiting spot in the Hall of Fame.
I don’t think it’ll be for a while, as he has a good gig as a player/coach in AEW right now, but I do expect him back one day.
Eddie Kingston – Very Unlikely
Eddie Kingston is the antithesis of WWE.
He’s not going there.
Emi Sakura – Very Unlikely
Emi Sakura makes sporadic appearances for AEW, but is the founder of the Gatoh Move promotion, as well as training a good portion of their wrestlers.
She’s not giving that up to go to WWE, if she’d even be on their radar at all.
Ethan Page – Somewhat Likely
Ethan Page is very much somebody that I think WWE would express interest in. He’s got incredible charisma and is a great worker to boot.
Page has also spoken about wanting more time in AEW to cut promos, which he’d be able to do in WWE, so who knows.
Evil Uno – Very Unlikely
Evil Uno is also an AEW lifer. Some were surprised that Uno was kept on when Stu Grayson was let go, but I wasn’t at all.
His mask is basically the face of the Dark Order, and he does a tonne of stuff with the company on Twitch and with the AEW Games stuff. He’s here for the long haul.
Frankie Kazarian – Very Unlikely
Basically ditto what I wrote about Christopher Daniels.
FTR – 50/50
This one is difficult, and ultimately it comes down to two things. Money and legacy.
If FTR are content with the legacy they created for themselves as a team outside of WWE, and just want a nice pay day after the fact, then maybe they’ll return. There is reportedly interest from WWE’s side, after all.
Fuego Del Sol – Very Unlikely
With Triple H in control of talent guys like Fuego would possibly be given a shot in WWE now, but I don’t see it happening for him specifically.
Griff Garrison – Unlikely
Brian Pillman Jr will be the member of the Blonds that WWE is interested in, and unless he comes in with Griff, I don’t see Griff landing there.
Hikaru Shida – Unlikely
A former AEW Women’s Champion, AEW allows Shida to return to Japan every few months, she has a good spot that I don’t see her wanting to give up.
HOOK – Unlikely
Hook is very much an AEW creation, and I don’t expect Taz to end up back in WWE, so there’s a good chance Hook stays there forever.
WWE will probably look at him though, so it all depends what he wants, he’s his own man after all.
Jade Cargill – Somewhat Likely
WWE would be crazy to not offer Jade a contract as soon as they can, she is made to main event WrestleMania.
She’s spoken about WWE passing on her before, so maybe she’d have no interest, but WWE will absolutely try and get her.
Jake Hager – Very Unlikely
His WWE career is over. I don’t see him having any interest in returning, and I don’t really see WWE having any interest in bringing him back.
Jamie Hayter – 50/50
She definitely has a look and a presence that WWE would normally look for, and age is on her side, so there would be interest from them.
But she’s the head of the AEW division right now, so she may want to stay with the company that gave her that spot.
It’s a coin toss to me though, hence the rating.
Jay Lethal – Very Unlikely
Jay Lethal is Mr. Ring of Honor. He stuck with the company this entire time, and if he never made the jump back in the black and gold days of NXT, he’s not likely to make it now.
He also recently spoke about how he stays loyal to companies that take a chance on him, and will be in AEW until he is fired or the company closes.
The Hardys – Somewhat Likely
Hall of Fame, farewell run, etc etc.
This does all revolve around whether Jeff can get healthy, obviously.
Jeff Jarrett – Very Unlikely
Triple H got rid of Jarrett pretty quickly after taking over the company, so I doubt there’s a lot of interest there from WWE.
John Silver – Very Unlikely
Not someone that I believe WWE would look at. He’d also never be as popular as he is to the AEW audience.
Jon Moxley – Very Unlikely
Yeah Mox has been rather outspoken about how unhappy he was in WWE. Everyone’s time in the company is different, and Mox genuinely seems so much happier outside of the company that I am not sure I’d ever WANT him back there.
Of course, the regime is changed now, Vince is gone, Ace is gone, and the Shield reunion…
Josh Woods – Unlikely
Josh has only just arrived in AEW and hasn’t really had the chance to show what he can do yet.
He doesn’t strike me as someone that will end up in WWE though.
‘Jungle Boy’ Jack Perry – Unlikely
One of the pillars of AEW, he’s going to grow alongside the company.
Maybe WWE will look at him one day, but he just seems a better fit in AEW.
Keith Lee – 50/50
Keith Lee started out well in WWE, he had the Survivor Series moment with Roman Reigns and the Royal Rumble moment with Brock Lesnar, but in the end it never really worked out for him there.
With his biggest believer now in charge of creative, there’s a chance that he might give it another go, but age is not exactly on his side.
Kenny Omega – Very Unlikely
Kenny Omega is Mr AEW, he’s going to be there until the day he retires.
The only possible scenario I see happening is if he wants to work an easier style due to his numerous injuries, but even then, I highly doubt it.
Kip Sabian – Unlikely
Just doesn’t really fit the style of guys I can see WWE wanting from AEW.
Maybe if they need fresh faces for NXT Europe, but other than that I don’t see it.
Konosuke Takeshita – Unlikely
Another recent AEW signing who just seems at home there rather than in WWE.
WWE will definitely have interest in him one day, but for now I can not imagine him there.
Kris Statlander – Somewhat Likely
Kris Statlander is someone I can actually see making the jump over to WWE.
She’s still young, has the look and size, and the alien schtick would fit well in the more entertainment focused company.
Kyle O’Reilly – Somewhat Likely
Adam Cole was the leader and face of the Undisputed Era, so he’d be the name of the bunch that WWE would likely try and re-sign.
But Triple H will want to get the band back together, and the band includes Kyle O’Reilly, who is not old, so maybe.
Lance Archer – Unlikely
The main thing going against Lance Archer is his age. Though he absolutely does not look or wrestle like it, Archer is 45 years old.
He has all the ingredients to be someone WWE would be interested in, but I don’t see WWE wanting to invest on a new star at that age.
Lee Johnson – 50/50
Lee Johnson is a Nightmare Factory guy, and I think I’ve established that it’s a dice roll whether they stay in AEW or go follow Cody.
Lee Moriarty – 50/50
Another young independent wrestling star that AEW signed, he signed right as WWE started to focus away from bringing in independent stars.
With Triple H now once again having that power, maybe Lee joins WWE one day, but it’s hard to say.
Leva Bates – Very Unlikely
Another AEW signing from the early days that I can’t imagine would be on WWE’s radar once she leaves.
Sorry for those of you hoping for a Blue Pants return.
Leyla Hirsch – 50/50
Another star who I doubt would have gotten a look in under the old regime who may be given a look under the new regime.
I see her as a better fit in AEW though so I can’t see her realistically making the move, but who can say for sure.
Luchasaurus – Unlikely
Luchasaurus came in from the WWE developmental system, so I don’t see him going back there.
He is big and scary with a unique gimmick though, so maybe there’ll be interest from the big boys.
Luther – Very Unlikely
WWE isn’t going to sign Luther.
Madison Rayne – Very Unlikely
Maybe as a trainer in the PC one day, but she’s been around for a good while now and WWE has never brought her in outside of a Mae Young Classic appearance.
Malakai Black – Very Likely
Malakai Black is now back on AEW television after his request for a release from the company was denied.
Make no mistake though, there is a good chance he’s back in WWE as soon as he is able to be.
Matt Sydal – Very Unlikely
Another former WWE star who I don’t ever see returning.
Not for any specific reason, I just don’t think WWE will look at him.
Max Caster – Unlikely
Unlike Bowens, I don’t see Caster ending up in WWE.
They’d try to script his raps instead of letting him improv, which I can’t see him agreeing to.
MJF – Somewhat Likely
The bidding war of 2024 will be very real, and Maxwell Jacob Friedman will make a lot of money wherever he decides to wrestle.
If it really is all down to money though, WWE likely have more of that to throw around than AEW.
Mercedes Martinez – Unlikely
Mercedes Martinez was one of the names who was released last year due to WWE repurposing NXT, and even with Triple H now in control, I believe her WWE run has come and gone.
Michael Nakazawa – Very Unlikely
He’s friends with the Elite, which got him a role in AEW. He wouldn’t have a role in WWE if he went there.
Not that I would expect WWE to make a play for him.
Miro – Unlikely
WWE never really seemed to know what to do with Miro for the last 5 years of his run in the company, so I’m not sure either side will have interest in returning.
He doesn’t even have his wife working in WWE anymore to potentially persuade him.
Nick Comoroto – 50/50
Nightmare Factory guy, big guy, came through the WWE Performance Center. You know the drill.
Nyla Rose – Unlikely
Seems like an AEW lifer, and has a good role being featured often, can’t see her leaving.
Orange Cassidy – Very Unlikely
Orange is an AEW guy, they were his first big break and I think he’s like Tony Khan’s favourite wrestler, so I doubt he’d ever let him walk.
Even if he did, he doesn’t really seem like the kind of guy WWE would look at bringing in.
Ortiz – Unlikely
The future of Santana and Ortiz’s tag team is very much up in the air following the injury to Santana, as well as rumoured issues between the two behind the scenes, but this could be a blessing for Ortiz.
Santana is currently the member that is looked at as the potential future singles star, so he’s the one of the two I can see being on WWE’s radar.
Pac – 50/50
I am honestly shocked that I believe there would be a chance Pac would return to WWE, but I just can’t rule out any former NXT Champion making their return under Triple H.
He surely wouldn’t be booked to lose to Enzo Amore now, at least.
Paige VanZant – Very Unlikely
Paige VanZant has wrestled one AEW match and never appeared since.
I’m not sure if she’s going to stick around in wrestling at this point.
Parker Boudreaux – 50/50
Was signed to WWE with a load of hype, but was released due to not making a lot of progress.
If he shows that progress in AEW I can imagine WWE being quick to get him back.
Penelope Ford – 50/50
Penelope recently returned to AEW TV, and has had a few matches on Dynamite and Rampage in recent months.
From the WWE perspective, she definitely looks like a star and someone WWE would have interest in.
Penta Oscuro – Unlikely
Penta Oscuro/El Zero Miedo/Jr really doesn’t fit the WWE style. From the style to the look to the presentation.
If he was to land there, it likely wouldn’t be Penta as we know him, which I can see being a red flag.
Powerhouse Hobbs – 50/50
Hobbs is going to be a star one day, whether that be in AEW or WWE, it’s just a question of who wants him more and which company he fits most at home in.
He’s definitely going to get a look in from the big dub one day.
Pres10 Vance – Unlikely
Vance is a big dude and is pretty young, so there’s a chance WWE take a look at him, but ultimately his role and spot in AEW will just be better.
Peter Avalon – Very Unlikely
Just not a person WWE will likely sign.
Private Party – 50/50
They’re still young, have a fun gimmick and have very quickly become lost in the shuffle in AEW’s ever-growing tag team division.
The argument could definitely be made that they could be well suited on NXT right now.
QT Marshall – Unlikely
He’s Cody Rhodes’ best friend and the head trainer of the Nightmare Factory, which could lead him to a trainer role in WWE one day.
However, he seems like he’s in AEW for the long haul.
Rebel – Very Unlikely
Just not a person WWE will likely sign.
Red Velvet – 50/50
She’s an AEW original so could decide to stay there as that’s the company that gave her her big break.
However, Nightmare Factory. We’ve been over this already.
Rey Fenix – Unlikely
Ditto what I said about Penta.
Ricky Starks – Somewhat Likely
Starks is already on WWE’s radar. They offered him a deal right after his AEW debut back in 2020, but he opted to sign with AEW following his match with Cody.
The same Cody who is now in WWE and can put in a good word for him. There’s definitely a shot Ricky ends up with Cody.
Riho – Very Unlikely
The whole back and forth from Japan thing is something that WWE wouldn’t allow for Riho, so I don’t really see her moving over to the States full-time.
Ruby Soho – Unlikely
WWE let her go last year. They may bring her back for a Riott Squad reunion in a women’s Royal Rumble one year, but I don’t think she’ll ever be back full time again.
Rush – Unlikely
Another guy that just seems at home in AEW rather than in WWE.
Sammy Guevara – Very Unlikely
Another of AEW’s four pillars, I just see him being a lifer in AEW.
That’s not to say WWE won’t ever consider bringing him in, they may well do, I just ultimately don’t ever see him leaving AEW.
Samoa Joe – Somewhat Likely
Triple H adores himself some Samoa Joe, he hired him twice, he’s very much a Triple H guy.
When Joe considers ending his AEW run, I absolutely expect Trips to bring him back into the fold, even if not for an in-ring role.
Santana – Somewhat Likely
With the problems with Santana and Ortiz’s team growing, many have speculated that Santana could be on his way out of the company.
Should he leave, he’s definitely good enough to make it in WWE, and I believe there would be interest in WWE given the rise of the Game.
Saraya – Unlikely
With Saraya, she was an original NXT star, so obviously there would be interest in her from WWE, but they won’t likely clear her to compete, while AEW have, so it’s ultimately about whether she wants to wrestle or not.
Satnam Singh – 50/50
WWE once rushed the WWE Championship on Jinder Mahal to appeal to the Indian market, so there is no doubt they’d show interest in an Indian giant like Satnam Singh.
They have Veer, Jinder and Shanky, but the more the merrier.
Scorpio Sky – Unlikely
Scorpio Sky is another of the AEW originals that I can’t see jumping over to WWE, especially with him recently signing a contract extension with AEW.
I’m torn on whether WWE would show interest in bringing in Sky. They should, he’s really good.
Serena Deeb – Unlikely
Serena was a coach at the WWE Performance Centre before she was let go and ended up in AEW.
Now Serena is back in the ring, I don’t see her going back to WWE for a coaching role, at least not until she’s retired.
Serpentico – Very Unlikely
I can’t imagine that David Arquette here is on WWE’s radar.
Shawn Dean – Very Unlikely
Not only is Shawn Dean not a major presence on AEW’s TV for him to attract interest from WWE, but he also works behind the scenes for AEW, which I think will mean he’s not likely WWE bound.
Shawn Spears – Very Unlikely
After about a decade in WWE developmental, I don’t see a scenario where Shawn Spears returns to WWE, he seems set in his AEW ways.
Maybe a nice coach for younger talent, similar to QT Marshall.
Skye Blue – Somewhat Likely
Skye Blue is the third wrestling daughter of AJ Lee.
With the other two in WWE already, it would be nice to see them all together, but perhaps Roxanne being in WWE would mean there’s less room for Skye Blue there?
She’s very young though so this is all for way down the line.
Sonny Kiss – Unlikely
Sonny is still young, so there is time for her to grow into a completed performer, but struggling to find a spot on AEW television won’t likely put the Concrete Rose high on WWE’s shortlist.
Sting – Unlikely
Sting has been given the chance to go out on his own terms, and he’s having one hell of a resurgence in AEW right now.
When that’s all said and done though, maybe he’ll stop by WWE again for a legends contract.
Swerve Strickland – 50/50
Swerve is doing some of his best work in AEW right now, but he’s ultimately a Triple H NXT guy, so I expect an interest from WWE when he becomes available.
Tay Melo – Unlikely
Tay Melo will likely stay where Sammy Guevara stays. I don’t see either of them leaving AEW.
Maybe Tay will return to where she learned her craft for a second go, but eh.
The Butcher & The Blade – Very Unlikely
The Butcher has accumulated a lot of injuries in his AEW career, and age isn’t exactly on their side. I don’t see WWE showing interest in them.
Thunder Rosa – 50/50
This one is interesting. Thunder Rosa has reportedly been very vocal about being unhappy with how her women’s championship reign was going in AEW.
She’s also one of the top stars in AEW’s women’s division at a time where WWE needs names they can immediately plug into their division. So…
Toni Storm – Very Unlikely
Everything Toni Storm has said since she left WWE has drawn me to the conclusion that WWE life just isn’t for her and she shouldn’t go back there.
She seems to have come to peace with that conclusion too.
Tony Nese – Very Unlikely
Tony Nese was in WWE for five years despite not really doing a whole lot. He’s not someone I can see being brought back.
Trent Beretta – Unlikely
Trent Beretta is a completely different man than he was during his WWE days, so much so that a lot of people forget he was ever there.
He could come back as the next former lower card guy to reinvent himself, but I don’t see it, he seems content in AEW and NJPW.
Wardlow – Somewhat Likely
Yeah WWE is going to make Wardlow an offer when his contract is up. He’s said he wants to be an AEW lifer, and also said ‘never say never’ about a potential WWE run so.
Balls entirely in his court.
Wheeler Yuta – Unlikely
The face of the rebranding of NXT, Wheeler Yuta being passed up in a WWE tryout last year was the first sign of impending change to many people in the company.
With Triple H now back in power, it’s likely he’ll give Yuta a second look, but ultimately I think his home is in the land of the elite.
Willow Nightingale – Unlikely
Willow is great, but she only just arrived in AEW full time.
When the time comes for her contract to be renewed, WWE may make her an offer, but I imagine she’s in AEW for the long haul.
The Young Bucks – Very Unlikely
The Young Bucks will be the very last people to leave AEW, this is their baby, possibly more so than any of the other EVPs.
If they leave AEW, it’s because they either left wrestling or there is no more AEW, not because they hopped to WWE.
Yuka Sakazaki – Very Unlikely
Similar with other Japanese stars on this list, the whole concept of hopping between Japan and the States will likely be a turn off to any Joshi wrestler that is currently able to do that in AEW.
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