AEW has added a ton of new names to start off 2026 and could potentially introduce a few more at their next pay-per-view.
On April 12, the company will present AEW Dynasty 2026 from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
After AEW Revolution saw several returns and the debut of Ronda Rousey, this next major show could offer some noteworthy arrivals of new talent to the roster.
Here are eight potential debuts at AEW Dynasty 2026.
8. Bishop Dyer
In January 2026, Bishop Dyer made a surprise appearance in a dark match before an AEW Dynamite taping.
Since then, Dyer has had some flattering words to say about the company and has expressed how pleased he was with the unplanned appearance.
After being released by WWE in November 2024, the former Baron Corbin has reinvented himself in companies like Major League Wrestling where he is one half of the MLW World Tag Team Champions with Donovan Dijak.
Dyer signing with AEW could see him making his official debut in the company at the Dynasty 2026 pay-per-view where he might be thrusted right into the spotlight in a more significant way.
7. Donovan Dijak
Speaking of Bishop Dyer, his MLW tag team partner Donovan Dijak is another name that many fans have discussed potentially signing with All Elite Wrestling.
The former WWE star left the promotion when his contract was not renewed in 2024 and has since hit the ground running across the independent scene.
Making a home for himself in Major League Wrestling, Dijak has emerged as one of the top stars for the company as one half of the MLW World Tag Team Champions with Bishop Dyer in a duo called The Skyscrapers.
Heading to All Elite Wrestling would put Dijak on a bigger platform and see him garner plenty of attention at a huge event like AEW Dynasty 2026.
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6. Mance Warner & Steph De Lander
Recently, Mance Warner and Steph De Lander made headlines when they decided to quit TNA Wrestling.
Leaving their home promotion due to De Lander not being cleared to compete, the couple have immediately made their presence felt on the indies once again.
Warner and De Lander have television made characters that would add something new and different to the AEW roster.
With Warner’s hard hitting style and De Lander’s charisma, this would make for a surprise debut for the duo if they were to shock the world at AEW Dynasty 2026.
5. The Hex (Allysin Kay & Marti Belle)
In the latter half of 2025, All Elite Wrestling added more opportunities to the women’s division with the addition of the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships.
Since then, Babes of Wrath and Divine Dominion have established the titles with their separate reigns, while new teams have started to make a name for themselves like The Brawling Birds and Sisters of Sin.
Looking to add more depth to the scene, AEW could add an established act like The Hex that has what it takes to be a force to be reckoned with.
Allysin Kay and Marti Belle have years of experience and could immediately become top contenders for the titles upon their potential debut at AEW Dynasty 2026 on April 12.
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4. Killer Kelly
Another recent free agent that seems like a logical addition to the AEW roster is Killer Kelly.
After several years in TNA Wrestling, Kelly decided to leave the promotion upon her contract expiring in January.
Kelly’s fiancé Myron Reed recently signed with All Elite Wrestling alongside his fellow Rascalz members Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz.
With The Rascalz part of the AEW roster, it would make sense for Kelly to join them in AEW where she could add her unique and standout character to the mix in the women’s division following her possible arrival at Dynasty 2026 in Vancouver.
3. Hiromu Takahashi
In February 2026, many fans were shocked to hear that Hiromu Takahashi had decided to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling.
After over 15 years with the company, Takahashi wanted to explore his options outside of Japan and had his farewell from NJPW.
In recent weeks, reports and rumors have indicated that “The Ticking Time Bomb” was expected to sign with WWE. However, there has been no confirmation or movement in this regard at the time of this writing.
Following in the footsteps of David Finlay, Hiromu Takahashi could choose to go with a better offer from Tony Khan’s promotion and make his own debut at AEW Dynasty 2026 where he can immediately garner the attention of the entire company on this huge show.
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2. Shayna Baszler
At AEW Revolution 2026, one of the most shocking moments had to have been the surprise appearance of Ronda Rousey.
Showing up in support of Marina Shafir, Rousey came into the squared circle and called out Timeless Toni Storm in an intense confrontation.
While Rousey was reportedly making a one-off appearance, another Four Horsewoman could use this moment as her way to walk through the open door to All Elite Wrestling.
Shafir bringing in Shayna Baszler as the newest member of The Death Riders could be an excellent way to introduce a new star to the AEW roster at Dynasty 2026 and may present “The Queen of Spades” as the mystery assailant who took out Storm on the March 18 AEW Dynamite.
1. Charlie (Dakota Kai)
In May 2025, Dakota Kai had to have been the most shocking name in WWE’s talent cuts.
After being released from the company, Kai was not seen in a wrestling ring for almost a year before making her in-ring return.
At the recent EVE: Wrestle Queendom VIII event, Kai returned as Charlie and put on an impressive showing against former AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander.
With Statlander and Will Ospreay giving their stamp of approval following the event, it makes sense if Tony Khan decides to bring Charlie in and allows her to make a massive debut at the AEW Dynasty 2026 pay-per-view in a few weeks time.
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