Paul Wight reportedly re-signs with AEW
Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Paul Wight has now reportedly re-signed a new contract with AEW.
Wight, currently a backstage presence in AEW, has now decided to extend his stay with the promotion, as per a report from Fightful Select. According to sources close to Fightful Select, Wight’s contract with the company was set to expire earlier this year. However, it is now believed that he agreed to a new deal to stay with AEW. Although Fightful has not yet learned the contract length, it is believed he is firmly under contract.
Wight had previously expressed his interest in staying with AEW in his final few years. Despite not having retired completely, Paul last wrestled in 2024 and is currently undergoing a weight loss transformation.
The 54-year-old joined AEW in 2021 and is now reportedly set to stay with the promotion for the next few years at least.
Paul Wight talks dream AEW opponent
Ahead of his rumored in-ring return, Paul Wight recently opened up and discussed his dream opponent in All Elite Wrestling.
“So, when I look at our AEW roster, even though he’s not a younger cat, he’s still somebody that I’ve had respect for a long time – Kenny Omega. I think Kenny is one I would think ‘man, I would love to either tag with Kenny or to compete against Kenny’. I would love to have a great heel run and work Darby. I mean, that would be ridiculous. Cause I could sling Darby’s guts all over the place. Even the old school one where I slammed Rey (Mysterio) into the ring post when he was tied to the stretcher. I can only imagine the carnage I could do with Darby.”
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