AEW Wrestler Teases Departure, Possible WWE Debut: “Freedom”
A wrestler has used the word “freedom” on social media to suggest a departure from the company.
It’s been a long time since Danhausen appeared on AEW television, despite being under contract with the company since January 2022.
During that four-year run, the popular former indy wrestler Danhausen was only used on AEW & ROH television sparingly. Danhausen appeared at an ROH Final Battle in 2024, but was kept on the sidelines in 2025.
Danhausen’s original AEW deal was believed to end in July 2025, but AEW added injury time from his 2023 torn pectoral, extending it into early 2026 despite his preference to let it lapse.
In early January, it was reported that WWE was interested in Danhausen when he became a free agent.
Writing in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer mentioned that WWE might want to sign Danhausen, even though he’s not someone WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, typically signs.
“He’s absolutely not the kind of wrestler that Paul Levesque would want as a top star. But he can be a comedy character, could get over as a cult figure early and would likely sell a lot of merchandise. I expected discussion regarding him and that in the end they’d give him a try.”
Danhausen’s Social Media Posts Suggest AEW Departure
In multiple social media posts on February 27th, Danhausen posted an image of the Genie from the 1992 film Aladdin, specifically a scene in which the character is freed at the end of the movie. He also posted the song “Freedom Slam” by the band Freedom. That has led to speculation that the freedom is Danhausen being free from AEW.
— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) February 27, 2026
SLAM. pic.twitter.com/N9p5FucHuu
— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) February 27, 2026
In vein and valor
be what they fear.
Their days are over
our nights are here.
With hate and heartache
I'll strike you down.
With rage and rapture
I crush your crown. pic.twitter.com/5uDh0cZmAV— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) February 27, 2026
A mystery crate recently debuted on WWE television. It says on the outside of the crate that it should not be opened until February 28th, which is the date of the WWE Elimination Chamber PLE. Many people are expecting Danhausen to be in the crate, but there’s also speculation that it could be Chris Jericho or perhaps someone else.