Shawn Spears set to leave AEW. (Patreon)

Shawn Spears is set to be All Elite no longer.

We’re told that Spears becomes a free agent on January 1, and the departure was amicable between he and All Elite Wrestling.

Spears had been an integral figure in the early days of AEW, feuding with Cody Rhodes. However, since the Pinnacle fizzled out, Spears was left largely directionless and rarely appeared on AEW TV. Spears last wrestled on AEW All Out Zero Hour, and hasn’t wrestled on a Dynamite since May 2022.

Prior to AEW, Spears appeared on WWE TV for nearly six years as Tye Dillinger across the main roster and NXT. He and his wife Cassie Lee announced that they're expecting their second child.

Minutes after publishing our story, Spears confirmed our report, saying:

"What a wonderful time it has been.   Thank you AEW for allowing me to be there from the ground level. It’s been a fantastic 5 years of growth and personal development.   This is a personal choice and one that is best for me and my family at this time.   Thank you to all, staff and talent alike for the memories.

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