Here’s a bombshell that’s left wrestling fans scratching their heads: Trey Miguel, one of the standout members of The Rascalz, has been released by AEW before he even had the chance to step into the ring for his debut. But here’s where it gets controversial—the reasons behind his sudden departure remain shrouded in mystery, sparking a wave of speculation and debate among fans and insiders alike.
Just last week, AEW fans were buzzing with excitement when the company announced the signing of all four members of the former TNA faction, The Rascalz. The group, known for their high-flying moves and charismatic presence, seemed poised to make a major impact in AEW. However, during Saturday night’s AEW Collision, only Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed appeared in a backstage segment, with Miguel noticeably absent. The following day, Miguel took to Instagram Stories to reveal he was taking a break from wrestling, urging fans to continue supporting his fellow Rascalz members.
And this is the part most people miss—shortly after his announcement, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select broke the news that Miguel had been released by AEW. What’s baffling is that the reasoning behind his release remains unclear, leaving fans and industry insiders alike searching for answers.
In a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez shed some light—or perhaps added more confusion—to the situation. He stated, ‘No one’s really saying much. Well, some people are saying certain things, but my understanding is whatever it is, it came from up above. I know there’s a lot of rumors, but it had nothing to do with anybody in AEW talent, anything like that, or Tony [Khan]. Something happened from way up, and he was released. That is what we know at this point about Trey Miguel.’ [H/T: WrestlePurists]
This cryptic explanation has only fueled more questions. Was it a decision made by AEW’s higher-ups? Or is there an external factor at play? Here’s where it gets even more intriguing—Alvarez’s comments suggest the decision wasn’t influenced by AEW talent or Tony Khan, leaving fans to wonder if there’s a deeper, unseen issue at hand.
For now, all we can do is wait for more details to emerge. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for updates as this story develops. In the meantime, we can’t help but ask: What do you think really happened? Are you surprised Trey Miguel never got to showcase his talents in AEW? And more importantly, do you think there’s more to this story than meets the eye? Sound off in the comments below—we want to hear your take on this puzzling situation.
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