3 Reasons Tony Khan will never push 37-year-old star in AEW again 

A major AEW star has had shaky booking at best throughout his time with the company. The 37-year-old has seen great but unsustainable highs, and Tony Khan may decide to move forward without pushing him.

This would be Wardlow, who many believe has immense potential to be a dominant force. In more than a year's absence from the promotion, the landscape has changed, with several stars on the roster stepping up.

Mr. Mayhem will forever be part of the company's history, as he had a pivotal role during its formative years. However, it seems he may no longer be someone who will be pushed to the moon. Here are three reasons why Tony Khan could decide to do this:

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#3. He is injury-prone

The Undisputed Kingdom's downfall began when both Adam Cole and Wardlow went on hiatuses, and it was revealed later on that both of them were dealing with their respective injuries.

A few weeks ago, Wardlow returned at Forbidden Door and was revealed as the newest member of The Don Callis Family. Unfortunately, it was later reported that he has sustained a torn pectoral muscle and will miss time once more. As of now, there is no timeline for his recovery.

Through no fault of his own, this may be a reason for Tony Khan and AEW management to move forward without pushing the former TNT Champion until they are convinced that he is in a much more stable condition with regard to injuries.

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#2. The 37-year-old does not fit in Tony Khan's image of an ideal world champion

Deciding who is championship material is an objective affair, as everyone has different perceptions regarding what assets make someone worthy of being a world champion.

Looking at the current trend of top champions in AEW, Tony Khan seemingly favors wrestlers who are mobile, quick in the ring, and able to take on all kinds of wrestlers. Emerging stars like Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight, as well as established stars such as Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, and Kazuchika Okada, possess these traits.

Unfortunately, this means that big men have not always been booked to be world champions, with the only exception to this rule being Samoa Joe. It remains to be seen if someone like Wardlow or any other AEW powerhouse will be pushed to the moon eventually.

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#1. Wardlow was not able to get over in his last run in AEW

The last time Wardlow was active in AEW, he was an enforcer of the Undisputed Kingdom. It seemed as if he was finally getting a push, as he went as far as to challenge Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at Dynamite: Big Business in March 2024.

Unfortunately, he did not come out on top, and this suddenly began his erasure from the title scene. The 37-year-old was then rarely spotted alongside his stablemates and would eventually go on an extended hiatus.

During his time with the faction, he was also not able to get over with fans. The reception toward the stable as a whole was lackluster, and the fans favored its opponents over the Undisputed Kingdom. This may be proof that, on his own, Mr. Mayhem may not have as much of a pull as other major stars on the roster.

It is unclear what the future holds for the 37-year-old, as one can never rule out anything in the world of pro wrestling. Wardlow joining The Don Callis Family is an interesting start, and it remains to be seen if Tony Khan will run this back when he becomes healthy again or pivot to another role for him.