“Awesome news,” “Continental Classic”- Fans go berserk after former WWE name signs a new deal with AEW

A top name in AEW re-signed with them (Image via BrieNikkmode
A top name in AEW re-signed with the company [Image via BrieNikkmode's Instagram account & X accounts of @BennyB617 and @Springbreakthru]

A popular name in AEW recently announced re-signing with the Tony Khan-led promotion. As the news became public, many fans took to social media to express their reactions.

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Nigel McGuinness is beloved in the Jacksonville-based promotion and has also worked with WWE for six years. He was one of the most captivating stars from Ring of Honor in the 2000s and then transitioned to a commentator's role. After his exit from WWE in 2022, McGuinness signed with All Elite Wrestling the following year and began making appearances on Collision and ROH TV as a commentator.

Further, he has also made in-ring appearances in AEW as a part-time wrestler. His last major bout saw him deliver an instant classic against Zack Sabre Jr. at the 2025 Forbidden Door pay-per-view, despite him losing. Recently, McGuinness announced that he has signed a new contract with Tony Khan's promotion that will allow him to wrestle as well, primarily a similar deal to the one he had put pen to paper before.

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Many wrestling fans erupted with reactions on social media after learning about McGuinness' re-signing. A significant section was thrilled at the announcement and congratulated him on the occasion. One fan expressed shock at WWE's decision to let him go, while All Elite Wrestling realized his true potential.

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You can check out some of the fan reactions below:

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One fan stated that McGuinness' re-signing could see him compete in the popular Continental Classic in All Elite Wrestling. Another fan stated that it might lead to more interactions between McGuinness and his former rival, Bryan Danielson, who is also a full-time commentator in the company now.

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Nigel McGuinness reveals reason for not wrestling a full-time schedule in AEW

Nigel McGuinness has been a part-time wrestler in All Elite Wrestling.

The 49-year-old revealed that other stars in AEW deserved more opportunities than he did, which was a major reason for his working a part-time schedule. Moreover, he also did not see any benefit in becoming a full-time wrestler for the company at this point in his career.

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"I don't think there's any benefit to me wrestling a full-time schedule. With the part-time schedule that I'm currently on, if an opportunity presents itself and it makes sense from a storyline perspective, then I'll do it...I love doing it, but not full-time. There's too many guys on the roster anyway, younger guys who deserve more of those spots than me,” McGuinness said [H/T: WrestlePurists on X]

With the former WWE personnel signing on the dotted line, it will be interesting to see what is next for him in AEW.

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