WWE speculation grows following official departure
Summary
– Danhausen’s AEW contract has officially expired
– Previous extensions were tied to injury time and option year
– WWE interest rumored as free agency begins
Danhausen is officially a free agent.
According to Fightful Select, his contract with All Elite Wrestling has expired after previously being extended due to injury time. AEW had exercised its option year and added additional time to account for injuries, which is standard practice in wrestling agreements.
Despite those extensions, the deal has now concluded. Reports described his time with the company as puzzling, citing injuries and long stretches in which he was not regularly featured despite being healthy.
Danhausen had reportedly requested that no further time be added to his contract. The reason centered on avoiding the need to route independent bookings and merchandise approvals through AEW while inactive on television.
With the contract now expired, he is immediately available for appearances. While nothing has been confirmed, the timing has fueled speculation about a potential move. Reports suggest he has supporters within WWE advocating for him behind the scenes.
He had not appeared on AEW television throughout 2025 but remained active on the independent circuit. His recent social media posts hinting at “freedom” now appear to align with the expiration of his deal.
Attention now shifts to what comes next. Whether that means a WWE debut, a return to AEW down the line, or another direction entirely remains to be seen.
