Rey Fenix is officially a free agent after seeking to work elsewhere for some time. His AEW contract had been extended due to injuries, during which AEW kept him off television rather than using him in programming. According to PWInsider, Fenix has been released, though neither he nor AEW have officially confirmed this. His final AEW match took place in July 2024.
This release appears to follow a pattern at AEW, where removal from the AEW website roster page has indicated a wrestler's departure - as was recently seen with Miro, Ricky Starks, and Malakai Black. Fans recently noticed Fenix's removal from AEW's official roster page, sparking some excitement that Fenix has been 'freed' and will be back on television wrestling elsewhere soon.
The news aligns with earlier reporting from Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline who suggested more AEW releases are imminent, while Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful had previously mentioned Fenix as a candidate for the previous round of cuts.
Fenix's contract situation had been complicated by these injury-related absences, with AEW reportedly extending his deal by nearly a year to compensate for time missed. As this extension period approaches its end, speculation has intensified that Fenix may reunite with his brother Penta El Zero M to reform their popular tag team, the Lucha Bros.
Industry sources indicate significant interest from WWE in signing the Lucha Bros as a team. This possibility seems increasingly likely given that Penta El Zero M has already made his WWE debut and is reportedly being positioned as a rising star in the promotion.
'Nobody Stays Where They're Not Wanted'
Rey Fenix shared his frustrations about his situation with AEW during an interview with Lalo Elizarrarás last month. The decorated luchador said, "I am waiting to be used, to be called to work, or to have my situation clarified a little more."
