Jazwares to continue AEW and ROH action figures through 2026

Toy maker Jazwares confirmed on Tuesday that it will continue producing action figures for All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor through 2026, pushing back against widely circulated rumors that the company had lost the AEW license. The clarification was provided by Jazwares Chief Brand Officer Jeremy Padawer and read on the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast by cohost Matt Cardona.

The statement addressed a post from a Reddit user that had claimed Jazwares would no longer hold the AEW action figure license, a report that circulated among collectors and wrestling fans this week. Padawer told Cardona, "I think it's fair to say you've talked to me and from everything you understand and I've said, we are making AEW product in 2026," according to the podcast reading. The comment confirms new product is planned for next year but contains no commitment beyond that date.

Padawer’s message offered short-term reassurance but did little to settle speculation about the partnership's long-term future. Cardona and his podcast cohost Brian Myers both expressed skepticism, with Myers saying, "Something's up, though. We definitely need more answers," and Cardona adding, "Usually where there's smoke,...