Ashante “Thee” Adonis Signs with AEW After WWE Departure
Former WWE wrestler Tehuti Miles, known as Ashante “Thee” Adonis in WWE, has officially signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The signing was reported on March 1, 2026, by Fightful and Fightful Select, confirming he has been under contract for several months.
From WWE to AEW: A New Chapter
Miles’s contract with WWE expired in August 2025, and he hadn’t wrestled since a match against Ricky Saints in June 2025 on NXT. He debuted for AEW during the Ring of Honor (ROH) TV tapings in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 1, 2026, with the outlet noting he actually signed with AEW the first week of September 2025.
Background and Career Highlights
Born Tehuti Miles on November 23, 1992, in Hammonton, New Jersey, he served in the United States Army from 2008 to 2013, including a combat tour in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2011. After his military service, Miles attended the University of Maryland, where he played Division 1 football as a running back. According to Wikipedia, he began his professional wrestling training in 2018 at MCW Pro Wrestling.
WWE Career
Miles signed with WWE in 2019, debuting in NXT. He was a member of Hit Row alongside Swerve Strickland, AJ Francis, and B-Fab. The group was briefly called up to the main roster before returning to NXT in the summer of 2024. He performed under the ring name Ashante “Thee” Adonis throughout his time with the company, but never held any WWE or NXT championships.
Early Wrestling Career
Prior to WWE, Miles wrestled under the names Tehuti Miles and Elijah King. He won the MCW Rage Television Championship as Elijah King on January 19, 2019. Wikipedia also notes he competed in Ring of Honor in 2018 and 2019 under the name Elijah King.
What’s Next for Ashante “Thee” Adonis?
While AEW has not yet announced specific plans for Miles, his debut at the ROH tapings suggests he will be integrated into the ROH programming, which airs on HonorClub. Fans will be watching to see how AEW utilizes his skills and experience in the coming weeks and months.