Ashante Thee Adonis Joins AEW After WWE Exit

Tehuti Miles, a former WWE wrestler known in the ring as Ashante Thee Adonis, has joined All Elite Wrestling after signing a contract last fall and making his debut during Ring of Honor television tapings on March 1, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.

The 36-year-old athlete's agreement with AEW was finalized during the first week of September 2025, less than a month after his WWE contract expired on August 10, 2025. Miles had not competed publicly since a singles loss to Ricky Starks on WWE NXT in June 2024. His appearance at the WJCT Studios tapings marked his first televised match in nearly two years and his entry into the AEW and Ring of Honor ecosystem, which shares programming and talent under the same parent company.

Sources close to the situation indicated that Miles did not pursue independent wrestling bookings in the period between his WWE departure and AEW signing, a move that stood out in the industry. AEW has taken a measured approach in recent months to acquiring talent directly from WWE, prioritizing established fits for its roster. Miles' swift transition underscored this selectivity, as he bypassed the typical free-agent circuit that many wrestlers follow after...