Trey Miguel Reveals Why He Returned to TNA After AEW Release

Trey Miguel almost walked away from wrestling for good after his AEW release—but when TNA called, everything changed.

Speaking to Kevin Kellam on February 13, 2026, Miguel opened up about why he ultimately chose to return to TNA Wrestling after publicly admitting he was considering stepping away from the business. For Miguel, the decision wasn’t complicated once the offer came in.

“TNA has always been my home. This is now my eighth year with the company, and it always feels good to know that you’re welcome home, that home misses you, and that home wants you. So the moment I heard from them, it was a no-brainer for me.”

Miguel had previously announced he was taking a break from wrestling following his emotional AEW release. At the time, he wasn’t sure how long that break would last—or if he would return at all.

“I had very recently announced that I was going to take a break from wrestling. And when you commit to something like that, there’s no timeline you can really be aware of. One week could turn into two weeks, into a month, into a year, or into not coming back at all.”

But stepping away completely didn’t sit right with him. After 16 years of chasing his dream, Miguel realized he couldn’t risk letting the opportunity slip.

“Pro wrestling is all I’ve ever wanted to do. I’m a firm believer in God’s timing and God’s plan. I’m very strong in my faith. I thought about it for a second and put everything into perspective. If I just announced I’m taking a break and I don’t know how long that might last, the last thing I want to do is lose everything I’ve built.

It’s been 16 years of chasing my dream, and if I don’t do this, who knows if I’ll get this opportunity again? There are people who grind for so long on the independents hoping for one shot, and I’m being offered a spot back. I had to take this. And I did it without second-guessing it.”

Miguel’s return on the January 22, 2026 episode of TNA iMPACT came just days after he admitted in an Instagram post that he had “come very close to quitting,” revealing how deeply his AEW release had affected him.

“I came very close to quitting. My heart was broken. I felt like wrestling hated me to be quite honest. I hadn’t felt a hurt or a loss like that in a very long time. I didn’t answer calls or texts and I spent a little over a week contemplating what’s next. I felt like my dream died as quickly as it was realized.”

With guidance from Alex Shelley and renewed faith in his path, he found his footing again—and now he’s back where he feels he belongs and ready to challenge for the TNA International Championship at No Surrender.

Do you think Trey Miguel made the right call returning to TNA so quickly? Or should he have taken more time away? Drop your thoughts below and let’s talk about it.