Former WWE Star Elias Signs with AEW

Elijah, formerly known as Elias in WWE, has officially found a new home in AEW/ROH, and this time, he’s not walking alone.

According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the 37-year-old wrestler has signed with the company and is now aligned with The Righteous, the dark and enigmatic faction led by Vincent and Dutch.

“Elijah (formerly Elias, real name Jeff Sciullo, 37) has signed here. A video was posted showing him as the new member of The Righteous group with Dutch & Vincent on ROH. He teamed with them on the Jericho Cruise this week. The fact they are still signing new people for ROH would indicate Tony Khan hasn’t given up on fortifying for a media rights deal,” Meltzer reported.

Elijah first resurfaced in a cryptic promo alongside The Righteous, signaling a complete transformation from his days as WWE’s guitar-strumming drifter. The eerie video hinted at his rebirth, with a chilling narration that ended with a haunting question: “Who wants to run with The Righteous Ones?”

His signing with AEW/ROH marks a major career shift, stepping away from his past persona and fully embracing a darker, more ominous character. With Tony Khan still investing in ROH, Elijah’s arrival suggests that the brand isn’t going anywhere—and neither is he.

What do you think about Elijah’s AEW/ROH signing? Does this new version of him have potential, or should he have stuck to his WWE roots? Drop your thoughts in the comments!