AEW to add televised talent as June 28 faces triple‑event clash

AEW is expected to sign several wrestlers who will become free agents after WWE’s post‑WrestleMania roster cuts expire this summer. Reported names include Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley. The promotion plans to add “nationally televised talent” to its roster before the end of the year.

On June 28, 2026, AEW’s flagship pay‑per‑view Forbidden Door will take place in San Jose, California. The same date sees TNA’s Slammiversary in Boston and WWE’s NXT Great American Bash in Orlando, creating three premium live wrestling events on the same day. Veteran Matt Hardy noted the scheduling overlap and suggested the crowded night could affect viewership across the promotions.