Josh Alexander is officially a free agent, and while speculation was swirling about whether hed land in WWE or AEW, it looks like hes made his decision.
According to earlier reports, all signs point to AEW securing the former TNA World Champion, and Wrestling Observer Radios Dave Meltzer shed light on exactly why.
Alexander didnt overthink the decisionit came down to one thing: taking the best possible deal for his family. His TNA contract is up, and obviously, he was going to go to AEW or WWE, and it looks like AEW, Meltzer explained. I do know two things. Number one, he has decided where he was going, and number two, it was to whoever the highest bidder was for him.
At this stage in his career, Alexander wasnt just looking for a dream match or a marquee WrestleMania moment. He was focused on securing his future. Providing the best for his family was key, Meltzer added. And, you know, somebody offered a better deal than the other, and thats the one he took.
While WWE did have interest in Alexander last year, AEW reportedly stepped up with the stronger financial offer. You know, people go, Oh, he made the wrong choice, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, Meltzer continued. He made the right choice for him. I think hes in his late 30s so, its different when youre 25 and you dont have a family.
With Alexanders future seemingly locked in, its now just a matter of when he makes his AEW debut.
At the end of the day, Josh Alexander did what was best for him and his family, and that meant taking the biggest deal on the table. Whether AEW was the right choice over WWE is up for debate, but one things for surehes about to shake things up wherever he lands. Now the only question is when and where he makes his first move.
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