Dustin Rhodes says AEW contract expires this September, hopes negotiations go well

Dustin Rhodes’ contract is coming up soon.

The AEW star shot down speculation on X he wanted to leave the company, saying his contract is up in September and was hoping negotiations would go well.

“Wrong! Jeeze guys, do better. Yes my contract is up in September, and No, I am absolutely NOT DONE. Having the best matches of my life and hopefully, God willing I will get to retire on my own terms, respected with a full heart. Hopefully Negotiations go well because I am damn worth the world,” he wrote.

“The only things that matter to me are: taking care of my family first and foremost, and finishing up when I am ready, and how I envision my retirement,” he continued. “So hold off guys, This biz is my life and I love doing it for you, while still having fun and able. #KeepSteppin and thank you all for your continued love and support!”

Rhodes has been part of AEW since 2019, when he wrestled his brother Cody at the first-ever Double or Nothing event. It was later confirmed that he had signed a multi-year deal to be both a wrestler and a coach. When Cody left in 2022, Dustin remained with the company. His most recent appearance was on the June 12 edition of Dynamite, where he lost to Jack Perry in a TNT title ladder match qualifier.