Tag: Myron Reed

The Rascalz Officially Headed to AEW Following Multi-Year Deal Signings

AEW made things official on the Maximum Carnage edition of Dynamite, confirming that The Rascalz are on their way to the company. Shortly after the on-air reveal, new details emerged shedding light on how the popular group’s move came together behind the scenes.

According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Desmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed have all signed multi-year contracts with AEW, with the deals finalized by at least the first week of January. While it’s unclear whether their signings happened before or after Jake Doyle’s recent deal, the timing firmly places The Rascalz as part of AEW’s plans moving forward.

TNA reportedly made a legitimate effort to keep the former NXT Tag Team Champions in the fold. However, AEW ultimately presented a stronger offer, which proved to be the deciding factor. Miguel and Wentz were both nearing the end of their TNA contracts, set to expire at the end of 2025, while Xavier and Reed were not locked into contracts with the company at all. Despite one member of the group being especially motivated to move on, the report notes that all four departed TNA on good terms.

Myron Reed’s situation, in particular, drew attention over the past week. Reed had been advertised for the January 15 episode of TNA Impact, which will mark the promotion’s debut on AMC. He was slated to challenge Leon Slater for the X-Division Championship, but the match was quietly removed from promotional material, fueling speculation about his future. That removal ultimately cleared the path for Reed’s AEW signing.

Interestingly, Reed was reportedly open to working the Slater match as a farewell appearance. However, the bout was scrapped entirely due to the possibility of WWE wanting Slater available for its upcoming European tour, putting an end to the planned matchup.

With The Rascalz now officially AEW-bound, the focus shifts to how the high-flying group will be introduced on screen and where they’ll fit into AEW’s crowded tag team and trios landscape. One thing is certain: their arrival adds yet another exciting layer to AEW’s ever-evolving roster.

TNA Quietly Removes X-Division Title Match From AMC Debut Amid Contract Uncertainty Of The Rascalz

TNA Wrestling has made a notable last-minute change to the lineup for its upcoming AMC debut episode of iMPACT!, and it appears to stem from real-world contract issues rather than creative direction.

The company has quietly pulled the previously announced X-Division Championship match that would have seen Leon Slater defend his title against Myron Reed. The bout has been removed from promotional graphics and the official event listing for Thursday’s show at the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas. While Slater is still featured in TNA’s “tune in” press materials for the venue, Reed’s name is no longer mentioned.

Behind the scenes, reports suggest the decision is tied to the contract status of The Rascalz. According to PWInsider, members of the group are no longer under contract with TNA Wrestling. Trey Miguel and Zach Wentz are believed to have seen their deals expire at the end of 2025, with no option in place for TNA to extend them for an additional year.

Reed appears to have confirmed his own status indirectly, as his social media now lists him as a “free agent.” Dezmond Xavier has also resurfaced recently, though he is likewise believed to be unsigned. While all four performers still appear on some TNA roster listings, multiple sources indicate that there are currently no active contracts binding them to the promotion.

TNA officials reportedly declined to comment when asked about The Rascalz’ status. Despite the group still being listed on the company’s website, the belief backstage is that all four wrestlers are free to work elsewhere without restriction.

As for the X-Division Championship picture, Leon Slater’s reign remains intact and unaffected by the change. He is still scheduled to defend the title this Saturday at TNA Genesis in a Triple Threat match against Cedric Alexander and Moose, a bout that continues to be heavily promoted.

With TNA stepping onto a new platform with its AMC debut, the situation surrounding The Rascalz is one worth keeping an eye on, especially given their popularity and long-standing association with the company’s X-Division.

Myron Reed & MLW Part Ways

Myron Reed is now a free agent.

According to a report from Fightful, Reed, a former World Middleweight Champion who has been with the company since 2018, is now free to sign wherever he’d like.

The parting of ways between the two sides was said to have been mutual and amicable.

Reed officially became a free agent on January 14th.

Source: eWrestlingNews