After months of hypothesis, Speedball Mike Bailey is formally All Elite—however his arrival didn’t occur as rapidly as followers anticipated.
Whereas AEW confirmed Bailey’s signing with a video package deal on the February 22, 2025, episode of Collision, behind the scenes, his debut was tied up in visa-related delays.
Bailey completed up with TNA Wrestling in late October, however as a result of his contract technically ran by the top of 2024, he wasn’t free to work elsewhere till January 1. Throughout that point, each AEW and WWE had curiosity, with Bailey working by an agent to determine his subsequent transfer. Finally, AEW locked him in with a multi-year deal, finalizing issues at first of the yr.
However even with the contract signed, Bailey nonetheless couldn’t step into an AEW ring. Sources affirm through Fightful Choose that visa points have been the hold-up, with every thing caught up within the approval course of. Now that these hurdles are cleared, AEW isn’t losing any time—Bailey’s debut is formally set in movement.
After all of the ready, the stage is lastly set for Speedball to make his mark. Will he are available weapons blazing, or will the months on the sidelines go away him taking part in catch-up? Drop your ideas within the feedback!
February 22, 2025 9:28 pm
