Top 10 wrestlers who left WWE for AEW
Top 10 wrestlers who left WWE for AEW
#10 Chris Jericho
AEW's first big signing from WWE was in the form of Chris Jericho who joined the company in 2019.
#9 Dean Ambrose
After The Shield split, Dean Ambrose was unhappy with how his potential was not being used. He soon jump shipped to AEW.
#8 Christian Cage
Christian's contact with WWE saw it's end in 2021, just when all the wrestlers were jumping off to AEW. He followed in on the trend.
#7 cody rhodes
Unlike other wrestlers, Cody Rhodes left WWE but not to join AEW as a wrestler but a co-founder.
#6 Goldust(dustin rhodes)
After his brother co-founded the company Goldust didn't hesitate an inch to leave WWE to join AEW.
#5 The Big Show
After wrestling on the WWE ring for almost 2 decades, The Big Show left the company and joined AEW. But this time as a commentator.
#4 Mark Henry
Just like his big old friend Big Show, Mark Henry also joined AEW as a semi-retired commentator for the company.
#3 Sting
Sting was believed to be done for in 2014. However, everybody saw his revival in Tony Khan's AEW in late 2020.
#2 Daniel bryan
After having a great Championship run, Daniel Bryan took an exit from WWE to make his name in the rival company in 2021.
#1 cm punk
Former Champion CM Punk had halted his career as a pro wrestler in 2014. He returned in 2021 only to join AEW.
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