Trey Miguel has issued his first public statement addressing the circumstances surrounding his abrupt AEW departure, acknowledging past mistakes while emphasizing personal growth.
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“I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my time,” Miguel wrote on social media. “I’ve always apologized and did my best to put a better foot forward after. I don’t preach hate and I don’t take any pride in being hateful. I’m a man of faith, I believe in forgiveness and only ever preach that. I’m a different man today.”
The statement comes days after he was quietly released from his AEW contract, just over a week after signing a multi-year deal alongside his Rascalz stablemates Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, and Myron Reed. Miguel was notably absent from the group’s debut on the January 17 episode of AEW Collision and was not backstage when the segment was filmed.
While AEW has not provided an official reason for the release, sources told Fightful Select that both parties remain on amicable terms. Miguel’s statement appears to reference his documented history of controversial remarks, most notably a 2020 incident involving homophobic language on Facebook for which he publicly apologized at the time.
The two-time TNA X-Division Champion initially asked fans to respect his space when announcing his break from wrestling. His latest message suggests he is now ready to address the situation more directly while maintaining his focus on moving forward.
