Wrestler confirms his departure from AEW by stating that “benches were made for the unsure”

It was reported by Fightful.com on Friday that EJ Nduka’s AEW contract recently expired and he is effectively a free agent. Nduka confirmed his departure with the following message…

“I was never meant to sit. Benches were made for the unsure. I’ve heard the call now it’s time to move. If you think this guy was made to ride the bench you need to call the 1800 number cause you suffer from mesothelioma you pencil neck reject.”

At this time, there is no word as to Nduka’s future in wrestling. Prior to joining AEW, Nduka was under a WWE developmental contract.

I was never meant to sit. Benches were made for the unsure.

I’ve heard the call now it’s time to move.

If you think this guy was made to ride the bench you need to call the 1800 number cause you suffer from mesothelioma you pencil neck reject. https://t.co/NDemnRQ1TI

— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) May 2, 2025