Details on Serena Deeb's AEW absence (Patreon)

Serena Deeb hasn’t been on screen for nearly a year, and we’ve learned a couple of claims why.

Deeb attended the Califlower Alley Club recently, making one of her first public appearances in quite some time. However, Fightful had reported this past Summer that Deeb was sidelined and not factored into creative, but also under contract to All Elite Wrestling. At the time, AEW sources said that she wasn’t injured.

Deeb has told people that she’s dealt with a serious injury and is working to get cleared. However, there were sources within AEW who said there was also a serious disagreement with management last year that led to her being off television.

We’re told that Deeb was very vocal about her use on AEW TV, and especially the time that she was given. Those familiar with the situation claimed that it entered the area of disrespect, as she’d accuse Tony Khan and AEW management of cutting the time for her matches without telling her until they got to the ring. The claim on the AEW side of things was that they actually got a list of times and showed Deeb that her time wasn’t cut based on what was originally budgeted. It’s typical for producers and coaches in wrestling companies to not relay times for matches until they're finalized, as to prevent wrestlers from being upset when inevitable cuts actually happen. Those close to Deeb say they haven't heard this story directly from her, but it is one that several members of the AEW roster and others in the company has heard, but it led to a situation where she had heat.