Bobby Lashley might be sidelined from in-ring action, but hes still making appearancesand now, one boxing promotion is catching heat for completely ignoring his current wrestling affiliation.
On January 24, 2026, Dirty Championship Boxing announced on Twitter that Lashley will be appearing at their DBX 5! event on January 30 at the Bayou Music Center in Houston. However, fans were quick to notice two glaring issues with the post.
First, the announcement only acknowledged Lashleys time in WWE and MMA, completely snubbing any reference to his current run in AEW. Despite the fact that Lashley signed with AEW in 2024, DCB made no mention of it, treating him like hes still with WWE. Even worse? They tagged the wrong social media handle, using @BobbyLashleyWWE instead of Lashleys actual account, @fightbobby.
The post quickly drew attention from fans, pointing out the snub. Some accused the promotion of being outdated, while others speculated whether the snub was intentional, especially considering the often tense perception between crossover promotions and wrestling companies.
This comes as Lashleys status in AEW remains uncertain. On January 17, Fightfuls Sean Ross Sapp reported during a Q&A that Lashley was expected to return quickly from an undisclosed injury, but his absence has lasted longer than originally anticipated. The new expectation is that Lashley could be out for a few months, though no official medical update or return date has been shared.
As it stands, Lashley remains off AEW television, but hes clearly still making moves outside the ringeven if some promotions havent gotten the memo about where he works.
Do you think this was an honest mistake or a deliberate snub of AEW? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
