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Trey Miguel Released from AEW After Brief Stint

1/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Trey Miguel was released from his AEW contract shortly after signing, per Fightful Select, ending his brief run with The Rascalz alongside Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed.
Miguel's absence during The Rascalz' AEW Collision debut drew questions about his status.
On January 18, Miguel announced he is taking a break from wrestling.
The reasons for the release remain unclear, and AEW and Miguel parted on amicable terms.

History

Historical Context

The Rascalz, a wrestling faction formed by Trey Miguel, Dezmond Xavier, and Zachary Wentz, debuted in Impact Wrestling in 2018, significantly boosting viewership by 30%. Their recent move to AEW in 2023 echoes the 1990s roster instability seen in WCW and WWF, highlighting ongoing challenges in talent management and contract negotiations within professional wrestling.

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Story summary

Trey Miguel was released from his AEW contract shortly after signing, per Fightful Select, ending his brief run with The Rascalz alongside Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed.
Miguel's absence during The Rascalz' AEW Collision debut drew questions about his status.
On January 18, Miguel announced he is taking a break from wrestling.
The reasons for the release remain unclear, and AEW and Miguel parted on amicable terms.

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