Highly-Rated Free Agent To Make AEW Debut Within Weeks

AEW will soon have a new star.

On November 14th it was reported that Mike Bailey had left TNA Wrestling after his contract expired on the first of the month.

Bailey has been a star on the independent scene for several years and excelled under TNA contract after signing with the company in 2021. Following his departure, Bailey was immediately linked with both WWE and AEW, but it was quickly reported that a deal with Tony Khan seemed more likely.

Meanwhile, Matt Hardy believes Mike Bailey would be an “ideal fit” for AEW, suggesting he’ll find success with the company. Hardy added that Bailey has a tone of potential as well as being a “sweetheart of a human being.”

Mike Bailey Won’t Wait Long For AEW Debut

A new update from Mike Johnson of PWInsider noted that Bailey is set to make his AEW debut as part of the Continental Classic. The tournament is set to begin on November 27th.

The inaugural edition of the tournament was won by Eddie Kingston who defeated Jon Moxley at Worlds End to claim the newly-minted Continental Championship. Kingston had qualified second in the Blue League behind Bryan Danielson before going on to beat the American Dragon in the semi-finals.

At the time of publication, only Kazichika Okada has been confirmed for the tournament.