Former WWE Star Interested In Move To AEW

Published: Jul 26, 2024 by Dave Adamson | Last Updated: Jul 27, 2024 by Dave Adamson

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Former WWE Star Interested In Move To AEW

Trevor Lee (previously Cameron Grimes in WWE) has reflected on his departure from the company and a possible move to AEW.

Grimes was among the WWE stars released in April 2024, with it being noted that his release was ‘unexpected by many‘.

During a K&S WrestleFest virtual signing, Lee reflected on his departure from WWE, saying:

“It happens, right? A lot of it was timing [his WWE release]. It was poor timing but the beauty of this business is that it never ends. There’s never an off-season. There’s 52 weeks a year that there’s gonna be television being produced for wrestling…

“It went from being two shows a week to now being five shows a week. Being done 52 weeks out of the year. So chances are, out of 250 shows in the next year that’ll be on live television and I’m sure you’ll end up seeing me again, somewhere at some time.

“So, it’s unfortunate but, it helps build that story, and that’s where it all is. It’s all pieces that build that story and whenever I do make it back, it’ll mean even more.”

As for the future, Lee revealed where his interests are, noting AEW in particular, stating:

“I have interest in absolutely every company. But, I do have interest in AEW. Why wouldn’t I? It’s doing what they’re supposed to do and it’s shocking the culture and it’s stirring up a firestorm that is the new era of wrestling so, of course.”

Trevor Lee signed with WWE in 2019 and would feature in NXT going on to be North American Champion.

He would also be the final WWE star to hold Ted DiBiase’s Million Dollar Championship.

The WWE Draft of 2023 would see him called up to SmackDown with his May 12 main roster debut seeing him pick up a quick victory over Baron Corbin, as can be seen below.

Despite the quick start, he was only used very rarely after that.

Transcript from Post Wrestling.

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