Paul Wight Wants To Enjoy His Last Years Under AEW Contract And Teach Younger Talent

Paul Wight has not wrestled in AEW since November 2023. In December 2025, he stated that he had a small back surgery, but wasn’t ready to hang his boots up.

He has been showing off his weight loss on social media, saying he was down to 390 pounds in February 2026.

Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Wight gave an update on how he’s feeling.

“I’m feeling real good. I think my main thing now is I understand there’s a short window left, and listen, I’m not in any way, shape or form delusional that I’m going to go out and compete for championships and pull the wagon, those days are done. Also, in fairness to the younger talent that’s digging and striving now, they don’t need to see my ass every week, taking up TV time and ring time. There’s nothing I can do that’s going to make my career any bigger or better. All I can do is enjoy some of the last years that I have under contract with AEW and hopefully have some fun with some of the younger talent and teach them some of the lessons that have been passed down to me and just, you know, have a little bit of fun. I’m in a really good spot. I got a good boss that believes in me, supports me, and gives me an opportunity to be a part of the business,” he said.

It is unknown if Wight will return to the ring.

He has done commentary on AEW shows throughout the year.