Former WWE Star Elias Joins Forces with AEW Faction

Elijah, formerly known as Elias in WWE, has officially stepped into a new chapter, and he’s not walking alone.

The former Drifter resurfaced in a cryptic video alongside The Righteous—Vincent and Dutch—revealing their new faction, The Righteous Ones.

The eerie promo, shared on Elijah’s Twitter/X account, was narrated with an ominous message that set the tone for what’s to come.

“And so he became the Righteous One. A new journey begins. A search, a calling, a destiny. He would encounter a gang of righteous men, and they were of one mind and of one spirit. And they walked amongst the dead spreading their message of truth in a world full of wicked lies. And to those who responded to the call, the chance to be made righteous. The grave is the door to your rebirth through the flames of perdition to be reborn a righteous man. And so I ask, who wants to run with the Righteous Ones?”

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The dark and cryptic presentation is a stark contrast to the guitar-strumming, free-spirited persona that made Elijah a standout in WWE. While Vincent and Dutch have been fixtures in AEW and ROH for years, Elijah’s involvement raises major questions—especially about whether this means he has officially signed with the company.

Elijah stepping into The Righteous Ones is a major shift from his days as WWE’s guitar-playing wanderer, and it looks like he’s fully embracing this dark and ominous transformation. Whether this means he’s officially signed with AEW/ROH or just testing the waters remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—this isn’t the same Elias fans remember.

Will The Righteous Ones shake up the scene, or is this just another mystery waiting to unfold? Sound off in the comments!