4 AEW rumors we hope are true and 1 we hope isn't: Brian Cage's future revealed; did Tony Khan's promotion reach out to AJ Styles and ex-WWE star?
Welcome back to another exciting edition of AEW rumors that we hope are true and those we hope aren't.
The spotlight in the wrestling world is ever-changing. Last week, Cody and Brandi Rhodes made headlines after their shocking departure from All Elite Wrestling. This week has been all about Cesaro, who parted ways with WWE, much to everyone's dismay. Either way, WWE's loss is AEW's gain and vice versa.
We'll begin today's column with Brian Cage's contract update. We also have a rumor killer report on whether Tony Khan's promotion reached out to Cesaro. Wrestling enthusiasts have been wondering the same in AJ Styles' case, who ended up re-signing with WWE.
Aside from these lead stories, we've plenty to discuss. With all that said, let's quickly dive into the top rumors of the week.
#5. Hopefully not true: AEW picked up a one-year option on Brian Cage
Brian Cage is with AEW now until February 2023. https://t.co/O6kD3vKA17
Brian Cage's future with AEW has been the talk of the wrestling world for months now, primarily because of his prolonged absence from television.
However, the latest reports from Fightful Select appear to have shed light on his future with the promotion. Word is that Tony Khan has picked up a one-year option on The Machine's original contract, meaning he will stay with the company at least until 2023.
Cage initially reacted with surprise at the announcement, which claimed he had shared the status of his contract with those close to him.
@WrestlePages @FightfulSelect Hmmm, not sure who I told all of this too
We hope this isn't true because Brian Cage's recent tweet, in which he expressed uncertainty over the credibility of the reports, suggests that the company may not have exercised the option on his deal.
Moreover, Tony Khan could be making a mistake by keeping someone he has been dubious about using on television in the last four months.