Trey Miguel nearly walked away from professional wrestling after his sudden AEW releasebut now we know exactly why he didnt quit. Speaking on the Mr. Know Your Wrestling podcast on February 10, 2026, Miguel credited one manAlex Shelleyfor pulling him out of the emotional freefall that followed his AEW departure. According to Miguel, Shelley became the lifeline that helped him process his anxiety, depression, and feelings of rejection. Miguel explained that Shelley didnt just listenhe redirected that pain and pushed him toward rediscovering his purpose. The update adds new context to Miguels emotional Instagram post from January 24, where he admitted that his AEW release nearly broke him. He revealed at the time that hed gone silent for over a week, isolating himself and questioning whether his dream had just died. But just days later, Miguel made a surprise return to TNA Wrestling during the January 22 episode of iMPACT, winning a Feast or Fired briefcase and reigniting his career in front of fans who had no idea how close he came to walking away. With Alex Shelley in his corner, Miguel says hes now focused on proving he belongsnot to anyone else, but to himself. How do you feel about Trey Miguels return to TNAand should he be in line for a major push after this comeback story? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
