The Rascalz are officially All Eliteand now theyre opening up about why they made the jump from TNA Wrestling to AEW.
During an appearance on Closeup with Renee Paquette on January 27, 2026, Myron Reed, Dezmond Xavier, and Zachary Wentz shared what led them to sign multi-year deals with AEW after departing TNA earlier this month. Their message was clear: it wasnt just about a better offerit was about growth.
Myron Reed kicked off the conversation by talking about the challenges that come with starting fresh. To him, AEW represented a clean slateand an entirely new system to learn. He added that one of the biggest differences between AEW and their previous home is the pace. In AEW, things dont wait.
Dezmond Xavier said that, ultimately, AEW felt like the right place to compete. It wasnt just about being seenit was about being tested.
He explained that their competitive fire was a major reason for the movenot just competing with other talent, but pushing each other to be better. Xavier also made it clear that they welcome pressureand that facing the best is what fuels them.
Zachary Wentz agreed, stating that The Rascalz see themselves as one of the best trios in wrestlingand they want to prove it on the biggest stage possible. For Wentz, AEW wasnt just a moveit was a reset. He admitted that staying in one place too long can slow down progress, and AEW offered the spark they were looking for.
The Rascalz officially debuted on the January 17, 2026 episode of AEW Collision, just days after news of their signing broke. Fightful Select reported that AEW made a stronger offer than TNA could match, with contracts quietly finalized in the first week of January.
Now that theyve made it clear why they chose AEW, all eyes are on what theyll do next. With their blend of charisma, athleticism, and chemistry, The Rascalz have a chance to shake up AEWs tag and trios divisionsif they seize the moment.
Did The Rascalz make the right move by jumping to AEW? Or did they leave too much on the table in TNA? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you see this playing out.
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