The Rascalz Didn’t Need AEW to Buy Their TNA Theme — Here’s How They Kept It

When The Rascalz showed up in AEW still rocking their familiar TNA entrance theme, fans immediately started asking the obvious question — did AEW purchase the rights from TNA? That wasn’t the case at all.

Fightful Select clarified exactly how Myron Reed, Dezmond Xavier, and Zachary Wentz were able to keep their original presentation without any back-and-forth negotiations between the companies. Naturally, speculation began that AEW may have struck a deal to acquire the music. But that’s not what happened.

“The Rascalz are now All Elite, and kept their presentation from their TNA days. This led to a number of fans asking if AEW purchased the rights from TNA. That wasn’t the case.”

Instead, the explanation turned out to be far simpler — and far more convenient for AEW.

“We’re told that the track actually existed in one of the music libraries that AEW is already licensing. The company was effectively able to keep it without adding any cost.”

In other words, AEW already had access to the track through its existing music licensing agreements, meaning The Rascalz were able to carry over their entrance theme seamlessly. No buyout. No special arrangement. Just a fortunate overlap in music library rights. The report also noted a separate theme situation involving Trey Miguel.

“Trey Miguel returned to TNA using a theme that he’s had on his own for years.”

So while fans assumed there was some cross-promotional agreement in play, the reality was much more straightforward. The Rascalz’ AEW presentation stayed intact because the music was already cleared under AEW’s licensing umbrella.

Do you think keeping their original theme was the right call for The Rascalz in AEW, or should they have debuted with something new? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.