Rush And Dralistico Spark Speculation Over AEW Futures

Rush and Dralistico have fueled speculation about their long-term futures in AEW after a pair of cryptic social media posts left fans wondering whether the brothers are headed for the exit — and possibly a reunion with their sibling Dragon Lee in WWE.

Both men have been absent from AEW programming for months. Rush was last seen on Collision in June, while Dralistico’s most recent appearance came in July. Rush posted a photo in full ring gear with the caption “See you 2027,” a message that reads as either a farewell or simply a vague nod to the future. Dralistico’s post was more pointed — a photo of himself behind bars in handcuffs, captioned “Maybe not for long?” The imagery and tone recall comments made earlier this year by Rey Fenix, who described his own AEW situation as an “ugly” and unjust ordeal after his requests to see a doctor reportedly went unanswered for months.

Dralistico signed a four-year deal with AEW in November 2023, meaning his contract is approaching its expiration. Rush has been with the company since 2022 and previously insisted in July 2023 that he was “100% AEW” despite known interest from WWE. Both men have dealt with notable time away from the ring — Rush tore his hamstring during the 2024 Continental Classic, while Dralistico underwent surgery last December — and neither has captured gold in AEW or ROH, despite Rush’s pedigree as a former ROH World Tag Team Champion.

The timing is notable because their brother, Dragon Lee, is reportedly nearing the end of his own WWE contract. Lee wrestled a single AEW match back in August 2022 before signing with WWE later that year. With WWE continuing to invest heavily in Mexican talent through its AAA partnership, a scenario where Rush and Dralistico land in WWE — potentially even working alongside or opposite Dragon Lee — isn’t hard to imagine.

Of course, the inverse is just as plausible. Should Dragon Lee’s WWE deal lapse without a new agreement, there’s nothing stopping Tony Khan from making a play to bring all three brothers together under the AEW banner instead. A unified sibling trio would be an obvious fit for the promotion’s Trios division, instantly adding a fresh, built-in storyline to a title picture that could use new blood.

None of this is confirmed, and for now it amounts to reading tea leaves off two social media posts and expiring contracts. But the underlying frustration echoed in Dralistico’s message — paired with Rush’s extended absence and noncommittal tone — suggests real uncertainty behind the scenes, regardless of which company ultimately benefits. Whether AEW moves to re-establish both men in meaningful roles, or WWE makes a push to reunite the family, the situation is worth tracking in the weeks ahead as Dralistico’s deal edges closer to its end date.

See you 2027 🔥👊🏿 pic.twitter.com/heta7ngA6q

— RUSH OFICIAL (@rushtoroblanco) October 19, 2026

Maybe not for long ? pic.twitter.com/QqVnqlrgIl

— DRALISTICO (@DRALISTICO_LFI) October 19, 2026