Former WWE Tag Team Champions To Sign With AEW

While there are some top names with pasts in WWE that have made recent debuts in AEW, there may be more yet to come.

From long-standing veterans of the industry to others who made their name over a shorter period of time, there are numerous former WWE Tag Team Champions that may find themselves in AEW in the near future.

Here are five former WWE Tag Team Champions that could be on the verge of signing with AEW.

5. Kacy Catanzaro

One potential former WWE Tag Team Champion that could arrive in AEW is the former Kacy Catanzaro, formerly known as Katana Chance.

With her former tag team partner Lacey Lane (Kayden Carter) already signed to AEW, it could be that there is a new signing coming soon.

While the former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion has returned to her roots in American Ninja Warrior competition, it doesn’t mean she’s ruled out a return to professional wrestling.

Potentially being able to join Lane in AEW and have immediate success, there could be some very memorable moments ahead in AEW for the former WWE star.

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4. The IInspiration

A wildly entertaining pair of current free agents that could be currently being courted by Tony Khan’s company are The IInspiration.

A pair of former WWE and TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions that could find themselves in AEW soon are The IInspiration (Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee).

While the duo appeared on NXT as a part of the crossovers between the developmental brand and TNA Wrestling, their popularity with audiences could have spurred recruitment by AEW.

Remaining fan favorites, the duo could be a successful addition to the AEW women’s tag team division, bringing their own unique and creative spin on competition.

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3. AJ Styles

AJ Styles was a tag team champion during his tenure with WWE, holding the title twice with different partners – once with Omos and once with Dragon Lee.

While his in-ring career may have wrapped up in WWE after his bout against GUNTHER at Royal Rumble 2026, it could be that there is more ahead for the legendary name.

If Styles were to join the likes of Edge (Adam Copeland) and Bryan Danielson in finding seemingly more creative control as they wind down their careers, there could be some very interesting stories ahead.

Able to fulfill a lot of dream matches on the road to retirement for AJ Styles, it could be that the farewell tour is easily able to showcase the best of the best in professional wrestling.

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2. The Good Brothers (Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows)

In February 2025, The Good Brothers departed WWE after a round of talent cuts but did not stay away from the wrestling business for long.

Returning to the independent scene, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows have appeared for several notable promotions since leaving WWE like NJPW, the NWA, MLW and Pro Wrestling NOAH.

With experience as multi-time tag team champions in WWE and NJPW, The Good Brothers could be a solid addition to the AEW roster, particularly if there were another new addition.

Able to easily join forces with AJ Styles in AEW and create a brand new and dominant faction, there could be some amazing storylines coming soon.

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1. Carlito

While Carlito held several titles throughout his WWE career including the WWE United States Championship, the Intercontinental Championship and the WWE Tag Team Championship, there were certainly some landmark moments in the company.

However, after departing from WWE in June 2025 the beloved WWE star has appeared for other companies.

Potentially able to make a big return in AEW, Carlito could be a very fun addition to the roster.

Bringing both veteran experience and nostalgic charm, Carlito could end up becoming an amazing new member of the AEW roster in 2026.