Tehuti Miles Signs with AEW After WWE Departure

Former WWE wrestler Tehuti Miles, previously known as Ashante “Thee” Adonis, has officially signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The signing was first reported by Fightful Select and confirmed by multiple sources.

Transition from WWE to AEW

Miles’s contract with WWE expired on August 10, 2025, and he quickly secured a deal with AEW within a month, during the first week of September 2025 . This swift transition raised some eyebrows, as he did not participate in any independent wrestling events in between contracts .

Recent Ring Appearance and Debut

Miles made his debut for AEW during the Ring of Honor (ROH) TV tapings on March 1, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida . His match against Serpentico marked his first in-ring appearance since departing from WWE in August 2025 .

WWE Career Highlights

Miles initially signed with WWE in 2019, beginning his career in NXT. He also competed on 205 Live and later became a member of the Hit Row faction alongside Top Dolla (AJ Francis) and B-Fab. The group was briefly called up to the main roster in August 2022 before returning to NXT in the summer of 2024 . Throughout his WWE tenure, which included over 100 matches across two stints, Miles did not capture any championships in WWE or NXT .

Speculation and Potential Opportunities

There was some speculation that TNA Wrestling might pursue Miles, especially given the success of his former Hit Row teammate, AJ Francis, within the company. However, no formal negotiations were confirmed .

Key Takeaways

• Tehuti Miles (formerly Ashante “Thee” Adonis) is now under contract with AEW.
• He signed with AEW in September 2025, shortly after his WWE contract expired.
• Miles debuted for AEW during ROH TV tapings on March 1, 2026.
• He was a member of the Hit Row faction during his time in WWE.