"Not sure why (Tony) Khan is punishing him" - Wrestling world divided over 34-year-old star seemingly confirming conclusion of AEW tenure

Former ROH World Champion Jonathan Gresham has seemingly confirmed his exit from AEW. After declaring tonight that he has joined IMPACT Wrestling.

Gresham defended the ROH World Championship at All Elite Wrestling shows. At the Death Before Dishonor event on July 23, 2022, Claudio Castagnoli defeated him to win the title.

The 32-year-old returned to IMPACT Wrestling and stopped Eddie Edwards from continuing his attack on Delirious.

Gresham made it clear that he had unfinished business with Eddie after Edwards' treachery, which resulted in the ascent of Honor No More in IMPACT when he signed his contract.

Jonathan Gresham, who was formerly the face of the Ring of Honor brand, has divided fans on Twitter over Tony Khan's decision to release him.

Check out the reactions below:

@IMPACTWRESTLING @TheJonGresham dude is good. not sure why khan is punishing him #impactonaxstv

Jonathan Gresham just announced he has signed with Impact Wrestling. LFG!!

#IMPACTonAXSTV #ImpactWrestling https://t.co/JWhYqEXmY7

@WrestlingCovers Absolute great hire dude is amazing in the ring

@WrestlingCovers Wait...wasn't he under contract w/AEW?
Confused.

@WrestlingCovers Did he?. I heard the unfinished business with Eddie Edwards during this promo. Did Tony Khan grant his release?

@WrestlingCovers The dude can fit into any of the division's in Impact. Great to see him land in a good place after all the stuff that happened earlier this year.

@WrestlingCovers New blood is very welcomed, glad to see him back.

@WrestlingCovers Impact with W

I may be in the minority when I say this, but I am extremely glad to see Jonathan Gresham back in IMPACT Wrestling.
#IMPACTWRESTLING #IMPACTonAXSTV

#IMPACTWrestling off to a good start. Also Jonathan Gresham is back in IMPACT Wrestling. It should be interesting to see how this plays out.

@IMPACTWRESTLING @MeanGiaMiller @TheJonGresham Been waiting for this and congratulations to the future grand slam champion @TheJonGresham 🔥🔥👏🏾 https://t.co/Lfj0ByIEpn

@IMPACTWRESTLING @MeanGiaMiller @TheJonGresham Whaaaaaattttt gresham is signed with impact

Wowww

Jonathan Gresham last competed on the April 14 episode of IMPACT, defeating Rocky Romero. He was one of several wrestlers who remained with Ring of Honor when Tony Khan acquired the promotion.

Prior to losing the ROH title at Death Before Dishonor, he requested his release.

Former WWE star has expressed frustration with his booking in AEW

For performers who are dissatisfied with their current standings in AEW addressing the rising speculations, Miro took to Twitter a few months ago, advising some disgruntled wrestlers to channel their feelings in the right direction.

Being upset about not being on the show is a good thing. Now use that feeling and get better. Keep training, believing and don’t be complacent.

After leaving WWE in 2020, the three-time United States Champion joined All Elite Wrestling. On his way to winning the TNT Championship, which he held for 140 days in the previous year, he completely outran his rivals.

He has only competed in five fights since Sammy Guevara defeated him for the belt. It has been reported that he is missing from AEW due to a lack of creative being presented to him.

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