Trey Miguel has broken his silence after a turbulent week, revealing that his sudden AEW release nearly drove him to walk away from professional wrestling altogether.
In an emotional update on Instagram on January 24, 2026, the former AEW signee and current TNA star shared the mental and emotional toll of being let go, admitting that the setback shattered his confidence and left him feeling unwanted by the industry. According to Miguel, he completely withdrew from his support system after the release and spent over a week ignoring calls and texts, questioning what came next.
Miguel credited his faith and close circle for helping him find clarity and regain strength when he was on the verge of giving up. His passion for wrestling, Miguel explained, has always been rooted in childhood dreamsnot fame or popularity.
Miguel also extended gratitude to TNA Wrestling for welcoming him back just days after his AEW fallout. He closed with lovenot just for his supporters, but also for those who may have doubted him.
Miguel made his official return to TNA during the January 22 episode of TNA iMPACT, enteringand winninga Feast or Fired briefcase, reigniting his career in dramatic fashion just a week after AEW opted not to move forward with him following internal concerns tied to old resurfaced tweets.
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