12 successful WWE stars who left and signed with AEW

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Paving the way for the next wave? (Pic Source: AEW)
Paving the way for the next wave? (Pic Source: AEW)

#8 Paul Wight

The man, formerly known as Big Show, was probably one of the 'most significant' acquisitions in AEW history, serving as a commentator and, recently, wrestled his first match in the company defeating QT Marshall.

To say that Paul Wight is a successful former WWE star is an understatement. His accomplishments include being a multi-time WWE World Champion, 8-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, and several other singles titles over 20 years, and he has wrestled every opponent, big and small.

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Wight left WWE because of the frustration of how he was used. He also felt that he wanted to pass on the knowledge he had but inside the confines of the squared circle.

While Wight may not regularly wrestle as he did in WWE, it will undoubtedly be a 'Big Show.'


#7 Dustin Rhodes

Dustin Rhodes was a WWE veteran. As Goldust, he captivated audiences and captured multiple WWE titles in the company, but he was done as that character and wanted to move on.

"With the WWE, I'd had enough. It was time for me to go. It had been such a long, storied career with the Goldust character and, do you know, I really thought that I was going to retire - and then I got pulled in and my passion got reignited when I wrestled my brother, and we had the match of the last decade, probably, if not the last two decades." said Dustin Rhodes.

Dustin's match with Cody at Double or Nothing 2019 was a highlight of Dustin's career and one that will stay in everyone's memory for a long time.

Rhodes is still wrestling and also serving as a producer/coach. He has helped put over young talent as well as being an important influence backstage.

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