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Big Bill’s AEW Contract Nears Expiration, Fueling WWE Return Speculation

His recent absence from AEW and ROH television adds uncertainty to his next move.

Overview

  • Fightful Select reported that sources in AEW believe Big Bill’s deal is up at the end of May or the start of June 2026.
  • There are no public signs of new talks or a re-signing, and he has not appeared on AEW or ROH broadcasts in recent weeks.
  • Coverage notes that a WWE return is possible, as he previously wrestled there as Big Cass after a strong NXT run and a brief main-roster push.
  • In AEW since 2022, he won the World Tag Team Championship with Ricky Starks and later featured in Chris Jericho’s Learning Tree, but his role has shrunk over the past year.
  • Reporters point to WWE’s track record of valuing large, athletic heavyweights as a reason he could draw interest if he hits free agency.