When AEW signed The Rascalz, fans were eager to see Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, and Myron Reed bring their high-energy chemistry to All Elite Wrestling. That excitement didn’t last long, though, as Miguel was unexpectedly released before the group ever made their planned debut on Collision, leaving many scratching their heads about what went wrong.

According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio, the decision to part ways with Miguel didn’t originate from within AEW’s usual creative or talent channels. Alvarez reported that the move came from “up above,” stressing that it was not connected to AEW’s roster, locker room issues, or even Tony Khan himself.

Alvarez noted that while rumors are circulating, there has been very little clarity backstage. However, his understanding is that the situation stemmed from a higher level of authority outside the normal AEW structure, leading to Miguel’s sudden release.

This has led fans to speculate about possible external factors being involved. AEW has dealt with similar situations in the past, most notably with Jay Briscoe, who was kept off AEW television for an extended period due to past social media posts despite being highly regarded within the company. Because of that precedent, some believe outside oversight or network-related concerns could again be a factor here, though nothing has been confirmed.

As of now, Trey Miguel is reportedly taking time away from in-ring competition. With questions still unanswered, fans are left waiting to see if more details emerge about what truly caused such an abrupt ending to his AEW run — and what’s next for Miguel moving forward.

Trey Miguel’s time with All Elite Wrestling has come to an abrupt and unexpected end.

Earlier today, Miguel took to his Instagram Stories to announce that he’s stepping away from wrestling for the time being. In his message, Miguel thanked fans for their support and urged them to continue backing The Rascalz, fueling speculation about his status after he was noticeably absent from recent AEW programming.

That absence now has an explanation. According to Fightful Select, Miguel was officially released from his AEW contract “within the last few days.” Reports from last week had suggested that all four members of The Rascalz — Miguel, Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed — had signed with AEW. While Xavier, Wentz, and Reed have since been involved with the company, Miguel did not appear at the AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage tapings on January 14.

Fightful notes that despite Miguel not being backstage for the taping, sources at the time still maintained that all four had signed with AEW. Miguel’s release reportedly came just over a week after he finalized his deal, which followed the expiration of his TNA Wrestling contract at the end of 2025. The reason for AEW’s decision to part ways with Miguel has not been disclosed, but both sides are said to be on good terms.

The situation is particularly surprising given Miguel’s long-standing connection to The Rascalz. The group most recently reunited in TNA Wrestling last year, rekindling the chemistry that made them standouts earlier in their careers.

Miguel has been a cornerstone of TNA Wrestling since 2018, carving out an impressive résumé along the way. He famously opted to remain with TNA when Wentz and Xavier moved on to WWE NXT, though Miguel still made several NXT appearances during the TNA–WWE crossover in 2024 and 2025. During his TNA run, Miguel captured the X-Division Championship twice and also held the Tag Team Titles with Wentz.

For now, Miguel appears focused on taking time away from the ring, leaving his future in wrestling uncertain. Whether this hiatus is brief or leads to a new chapter elsewhere remains to be seen, but given his track record, Trey Miguel’s name is unlikely to stay off the radar for long.