Max Caster And Anthony Bowens Reportedly Hit Free Agency After AEW Deals End
Fightful Select reported that Max Caster and Anthony Bowens are free agents after their AEW contracts expired. AEW sources noted the two remain listed on the company's roster page and could still re-sign, while recent deaths may have delayed negotiations. Caster and Bowens, formerly The Acclaimed, each confirmed their free agency on social media after runs as AEW World Tag Team and Trios champions.
Fightful Select reported that Caster and Bowens reached free agency after their AEW deals lapsed. AEW sources said both still appear on the company's online roster, leaving a chance they re-sign; recent deaths of Andy Williams and Benjamin Satterley may have slowed talks. The pair spent six years in AEW, first gaining popularity as The Acclaimed.
They won the AEW World Tag Team titles in September 2022 and held them five months. With Billy Gunn, they captured the World Trios titles at All In London 2023 and kept them eight months before losing to Bang Bang Gang. A 2025 split led to singles runs; Bowens joined The Opps, while Caster was phased out and worked independents in 2026.
For wrestling fans, the expiration of Caster and Bowens’ AEW deals could reshape tag-team and singles storylines, while independent promotions may gain two recognizable names. AEW’s roster and booking plans may adjust if they re-sign or depart. Their social media confirmations may also influence fan discussion. The reported delay tied to recent deaths could affect negotiation timing, though the broader impact remains uncertain.