Update regarding the reason why AEW released ten people on April 1st 2024

As previously noted, ten people were reportedly released from AEW on April 1st 2024. Slim J, who was on the list, issued a public statement regarding his departure…

In an update on the reason for the releases, Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com stated the following…

“We are told the releases were not the result of larger financial cutbacks but simply a reorganization of how the company is utilizing the roster and not wanting to keep talents from other potential opportunities. The door is open for any of them to be potentially used down the line.”

Johnson also noted that Dalton Castle’s Boys had 16 months left on their deals but are now “100% free agents.”