On Sunday, March 15, All Elite Wrestling will present their first pay-per-view of the new year with AEW Revolution 2026.
While the show will have a stacked lineup as usual for their major events, there could be some debuting stars arriving in Los Angeles, California.
Looking at the current free agency market, there are several former WWE stars who could debut in front of a sold-out crowd in Crypto.com Arena.
Here are eight former WWE stars to potentially debut at AEW Revolution 2026.
8. Bishop Dyer (Baron Corbin)
Ahead of the January 21 edition of AEW Dynamite, Bishop Dyer appeared in a dark match to the surprise of many fans.
The former Baron Corbin has been appearing across several different promotions around the world since leaving WWE in November 2024.
Dyer has reinvented himself and showcased his work ethic in companies like Major League Wrestling and Maple Leaf Pro.
With his experience and credentials, Dyer is someone who could play a variety of different roles for All Elite Wrestling if he made his debut at AEW Revolution 2026.
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7. Shayna Baszler
Back in May 2025, Shayna Baszler was part of the latest slate of talent cuts, getting released from the company after an eight-year run.
“The Queen of Spades” has since only made a few appearances on the independent scene, while also working as a guest backstage producer for WWE NXT.
During her run with WWE, Baszler became one of the most feared in-ring competitors in the women’s division and a former two-time NXT Women’s Champion.
Considering her connections with Marina Shafir, Shayna Baszler could come into All Elite Wrestling and become the newest member of the Death Riders upon debuting at AEW Revolution 2026.
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6. The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jess McKay)
On the January 15 AMC premiere episode of TNA Thursday Night IMPACT, The Elegance Brand defeated The IInspiration to win the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.
Following this loss, it was revealed that The IInspiration had departed TNA Wrestling after spending several months in their second stint with the promotion.
Cassie Lee and Jess McKay are one of the longest running and decorated women’s tag teams in wrestling today and could add a lot to any division out there.
With the recent introduction of the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships, The IInspiration could debut at Revolution 2026 and position themselves as future challengers for the Babes of Wrath.
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5. Tommaso Ciampa
On January 21, Tommaso Ciampa took to social media to confirm the news that he had officially departed from WWE after a decade with the company.
The former two-time WWE Tag Team Champion was one of the most underrated in-ring competitors in the company and someone who could have accomplished much more.
With his experience and legacy in the industry, Ciampa feels like someone Tony Khan would love to have in his promotion.
Considering his time in Ring of Honor and history with so many stars on the AEW roster, Ciampa could sign with the company and debut at AEW Revolution where he can start to establish himself as the newest star on the roster.
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4. Dakota Kai
Out of all of the WWE releases from May 2025, Dakota Kai had to be one of the most shocking names included.
Since her departure, Kai has remained out of the limelight and hasn’t appeared for any other promotion.
The former two-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion is a well accomplished in-ring competitor who would fit in nicely within All Elite Wrestling right now.
Considering the addition of the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships, Dakota Kai feels like someone that the company should add and could make for a massive debut at Revolution 2026.
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3. The Good Brothers (Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows)
Back in February 2025, The Good Brothers were released from WWE, ending their second run with the promotion.
After their first release from the company, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows appeared for several promotions, including All Elite Wrestling.
Considering their history with The Elite, it feels like Anderson and Gallows still have in-roads to making their presence felt in AEW once again.
The Good Brothers making their re-debut at AEW Revolution 2026 could see the decorated duo stepping up as new contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Titles.
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2. AJ Styles
At WWE Royal Rumble 2026, AJ Styles will put his career on the line in a high profile singles bout against GUNTHER.
“The Phenomenal One” has already announced that his in-ring career will end in 2026 with his plan to retire this year.
However, Styles’ WWE contract is set to expire in February and could see him finishing his in-ring career elsewhere.
With AEW Revolution 2026 taking place on March 15, fans could see Styles make his way to Tony Khan’s promotion at their first pay-per-view of the year in Los Angeles.
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1. Ronda Rousey
A former WWE star who has worked with Tony Khan in the past for just one appearance in Ring of Honor is Ronda Rousey.
After leaving WWE in 2023, it seemed like Rousey was done with the world of professional wrestling.
However, “The Baddest Woman on the Planet” could make her way to All Elite Wrestling where she could have a similar impact to what she did in WWE.
Rousey debuting at AEW Revolution 2026 might create a groundswell within the women’s division where she could potentially join forces with Marina Shafir and the Death Riders that would place her in a prominent role from the offset of her run.
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