Shawn Spears is one of the first talents to join Tony Khan’s AEW at its initial stage. His debut in the promotion was at the Double or Nothing event in the Casino Battle Royal in 2019. The superstar won the hearts of fans through his innovative moves, versatility, storytelling and charisma.
The 42-year-old revealed through his social media account that he is leaving AEW and it is his decision. The superstar thanked the company and fans for their love and support during his time with the company. Now, fans are wondering if Spears will join WWE after his departure.
Shawn Spears’ announces AEW exit
The Chairman, Shawn Spears, has been a part of AEW for 5 years. The superstar is also a former WWE wrestler who never got any groundbreaking opportunities during his time with the company. The superstar got his career breakthrough when he joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019 and the rest is history.
In a recent post on Twitter, Shawn shared the news of him exiting AEW for good. The post described Shawn as leaving the company and not being terminated by AEW. He shared how grateful he is for the opportunities he received and the love fans showered on him during his time with the company.
The caption read, “What a wonderful time it has been. Thank you AEW for allowing me to be there from the ground level. It’s been a fantastic 5 years of growth and personal development. This is a personal choice and one that is best for me and my family at this time. Thank you to all, staff and talent alike for the memories.”
He continued by saying “Most importantly, to the incredible fans of ALL professional wrestling: I love you guys. I really do.”
The Chairman’s last match was at AEW All Out Zero Hour and was last seen on the May 2022 episode of Dynamite. Since the October 13 episode of Rampage, the superstar has been absent for a time. Per reports, it was due to him welcoming his first child with wife Cassie Lee.
Cody Rhodes reacts to Shawn Spears’ AEW departure
WWE superstar the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes is the former executive vice president of AEW and was the three-time AEW TNT Champion. Shawn Spears first feud was with Cody Rhodes, where both superstars shared a lot of moments inside and outside the ring. Shawn was a member of the Pinnacle faction led by Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF). Cody recently took to social media to share his love and respect for Shawn as a wrestler. Despite never becoming a major main event star, Spears’s is widely respected and beloved by people who know him.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com reported that Shawn Spears would become a free agent starting January 1st, 2024. And the superstar is likely to stay in demand due to his expertise as a performer and his influence due to his widespread fanbase.
Although it is uncertain whether The Chairman will return or not in WWE, one fact that is different from before is that Shawn Spears has a whole new personality compared to his time as Tye Dillinger, and fans are highly anticipating the future course of actions of the superstar.
