Reason AEW Delayed Josh Alexander’s Debut

Josh Alexander’s shocking debut on the April 16 episode of AEW Dynamite may have felt like a surprise—but behind the scenes, this move was locked in months ago.

According to Fightful Select, “Josh Alexander had agreed to terms with AEW back in February. They got his visa situation squared away in the meantime.” That means AEW and Tony Khan had been holding the former TNA World Champion in their back pocket, waiting for the green light to unleash him on Dynamite.

Alexander didn’t just make a splash—he came in swinging. He was revealed as Hangman Adam Page’s mystery opponent in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament quarterfinals at the MGM Music Hall in Boston. Page walked out with the win, but Alexander made sure nobody forgot his name by jumping him after the bell under the orders of Don Callis, signaling he may be the newest recruit in the Don Callis Family.

Adding another layer to the backstage story, Alexander’s wife Jade Chung was reportedly present at Dynamite, according to the same Fightful report. Her presence only further fuels speculation that Alexander’s AEW run could include some familiar support by his side.

Tony Khan welcomed Alexander to the company with a tweet, sealing the deal on what could become one of AEW’s most interesting new storylines.

Are you hyped to see Josh Alexander finally in AEW? And do you think he fits with the Don Callis Family—or should he carve his own path? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you want to see next for The Walking Weapon.