Kip Sabian, Penelope Ford Have Years Left on AEW Deals

Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Despite chatter questioning their long-term future with the company, both are said to have multiple years remaining on their current AEW contracts, putting to rest any immediate concerns about their status.

The married couple have been fixtures on the AEW roster since the promotion’s earliest days, with Sabian debuting at the first-ever Double or Nothing back in 2019 and Ford following shortly after. While neither has held top championship gold, both have carved out steady roles — Sabian as a mainstay of the midcard and occasional tag scene, and Ford as a recognizable presence in the women’s division dating back to her time as one of AEW’s original signees.

Speculation about their futures likely stems from the fact that neither has been featured prominently in a marquee program recently, a familiar pattern that tends to fuel rumors in a landscape where fans and pundits are quick to speculate about who might be let go or who might be eyeing a jump to WWE. AEW’s roster has swelled considerably since 2019, and with that growth has come a natural churn of contracts, with some names moving on and others being renewed or restructured. Getting confirmation that Sabian and Ford remain firmly in the fold should quiet any talk of an imminent departure.

It’s also a reminder of how AEW has built its identity partly around retaining a deep bench of talent who may not always be in the main event picture but who provide consistency and depth to weekly programming on Dynamite, Collision, and Rampage. Sabian, in particular, has shown range as both a comedic character and a legitimate in-ring competitor, while Ford has been part of several notable women’s division storylines over the years.

Neither Sabian nor Ford has publicly commented on the report, and AEW has not issued any official statement regarding their contractual status beyond what has been indicated. For now, the takeaway is straightforward: both remain under contract for the long haul, and fans shouldn’t expect either to pop up elsewhere in the near future.

As AEW continues to navigate a crowded roster and an increasingly competitive wrestling landscape, retaining familiar, reliable talent like Sabian and Ford gives the company flexibility to use them across various storylines without the pressure of an expiring deal looming. Whether that translates into bigger opportunities for either of them down the line remains to be seen, but for now, their place within AEW appears secure.