Felix Upton on February 3, 2026
Paul Wight just dropped a major update on his return journey—and it’s not just talk. The AEW star took to Instagram on February 3, 2026, to show off his incredible body transformation, revealing that he’s now down to 393 pounds and aiming to hit 360.
“Currently 393lbs. Shooting for 360lbs. I truly appreciate the years of support. #fitnessjourney #gymselfie” Wight captioned the post, sharing a gym selfie that instantly sparked reactions across the wrestling world.
The transformation follows months of Wight hinting at a comeback. Back in December 2025, he sat down with Notsam Wrestling Live! and made it clear he wasn’t done just yet. After several surgeries—including a recent back procedure—Wight said he’s taking things one week at a time but staying laser-focused on getting ring-ready.
“You play long enough, the bill comes due. I’ve had a major surgery every frickin’ year… I feel like that old pickup truck. Like, OK, what’s broken now?” he joked.
Still, he made it clear that AEW President Tony Khan has his back and that he’s committed to the AEW brand. And make no mistake—Wight isn’t coming back for nostalgia.
“Tony Khan’s been extremely supportive, so we’re just plugging away. I don’t plan on going anywhere. I like being in AEW. The last thing I’m gonna do is go out in that ring and have people go, ‘aww, poor Paul. They should just kill him, like Old Yeller or something.’ We’re not gonna have that.”
Paul Wight even doubled down on the serious tone of his return, insisting he’s not showing up to be anyone’s pity segment.
“If I’m not out there humping and bumping and getting after everything and slapping people’s souls out of their chest… then it’s time to hang up the boots.”
Currently, Wight continues working commentary when needed—most recently calling AEW Collision on January 24, 2026—but it’s clear he’s gearing up for more than just headset duty. The fitness update shows he’s dead serious about making an in-ring return.
With the weight dropping and motivation sky-high, Paul Wight’s AEW in-ring return might be closer than anyone expected.
Do you think Paul Wight still has one more great run in him—or should he stay behind the commentary desk? Drop your thoughts and let us know what you think about his transformation and possible return!
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