Starboy Charlie Pulled From Big Time Wrestling Title Match Due to Contractual Obligations

Starboy Charlie will no longer be appearing at Big Time Wrestling’s upcoming Misery Business event, with the promotion confirming his removal from the card due to contractual obligations.

Charlie had been booked to challenge Aaron Solo for the BTW World Championship on July 17, 2026 — a match that was first announced back on May 22. The bout would have been a significant moment for the WWE ID signee on the independent scene, but Big Time Wrestling has since announced that he’s been pulled from the show.

The situation is a familiar one for wrestlers operating under WWE’s ID program, which allows signed talent to continue taking independent bookings but comes with restrictions that can result in last-minute card changes when WWE’s scheduling needs take priority. Starboy Charlie has been one of the more prominent names associated with the program, and his absence from the BTW event appears to be a direct consequence of those obligations.

No replacement opponent for Aaron Solo in the championship match has been publicly announced at this time, leaving the BTW World title picture in flux heading into Misery Business. For fans who had been looking forward to the Solo vs. Charlie matchup specifically, the news is a disappointment — though it’s a reminder of the balancing act indie promotions face when booking talent tied to major-company development agreements.

How Big Time Wrestling addresses the title match going forward remains to be seen.