Internal Reaction to Trey Miguel’s AEW Termination

Trey Miguel’s sudden AEW exit didn’t just leave fans confused—it apparently frustrated a lot of people inside the company too.

According to Fightful Select, several AEW talents are unhappy about how the situation was handled, especially since Miguel’s release didn’t come from Tony Khan, AEW creative, or anyone in the locker room. In fact, the reaction within AEW was reportedly one of disappointment, with multiple wrestlers backing Miguel and the Rascalz. Many felt he didn’t deserve to be cut loose so quickly after signing. The reason? A double standard that some believe is being applied when it comes to Warner Bros. Discovery’s involvement.

“There were a number of wrestlers who felt like there were standards applied to AEW talent that don’t apply to other personalities who have appeared on WBD properties,” the report stated.

Sources even noted that there are WBD names who’ve made far more controversial comments and weren’t pulled from air or denied opportunities. Miguel, however, was dropped with little explanation.

It was emphasized: “There was nobody in AEW that got him fired.” When reached out to TNA sources, the message was the same—there had never been any backstage issues with Trey Miguel during his time there.

To add more context, Wrestling Observer Radio previously confirmed the release came from “up above”—not AEW leadership. Bryan Alvarez also mentioned that Miguel had announced he was stepping away and asked fans to give him space, with Dave Meltzer adding, “Yeah. Just leave me alone. I’m gonna need some time.” Even one WBD contact speaking off the record seemed to question the decision:

“I can’t speak to the validity of rumors, but I can’t say I agree [with] the decision if true. If it were an unhealthy pattern of behavior, that’s cause for alarm, but that does not seem to be the case here.”

AEW never formally announced Trey Miguel’s signing or release, but behind the scenes, people are talking—and the frustration is real. With talent unhappy and no clear reason given, the handling of Miguel’s exit has become one of the more mysterious AEW stories in recent memory.

Do you think AEW talent have a right to be upset about how Trey Miguel was removed? Or was this decision justified behind the scenes? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear what you think.