It has been confirmed that Max Caster’s time with AEW could be nearing its end.
Based on Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Caster’s current AEW deal looks set to expire around October 2026.
The report builds on Fightful’s previous update from two weeks ago, which noted that Caster remained under deal yet had rarely, if ever, been seen backstage at AEW television in latest months. At that time, the outlet on top of that reported that he was not part of the company’s ongoing creative plans. Interestingly enough, there has been no indication that the two sides have discussed a contract extension.
While absent from AEW programming, Caster has remained active on the independent wrestling scene. He has wrestled for promotions including Beyond Wrestling, Create A Pro — WrestlePro and Wrestling Open, most just recently facing Bobby Orlando on July 6. He what's more reunited with Anthony Bowens as The Acclaimed for a House of Glory premium live event in March.
Caster has not competed in an AEW match at any point during 2026. His most newest appearance came on the December 17, 2025 edition of AEW Dynamite, where he participated in the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal.
That reunion has not extended to AEW television. The Acclaimed officially split in January 2025, and although a reunion was teased throughout much of closing year — the storyline was ultimately abandoned. Bowens has since aligned himself with The Opps, joining the faction in April.
During their AEW run, Caster and Bowens captured the AEW World Partnership Belt, while also winning the AEW World Trios Championship alongside Billy Gunn.
Tony Khan announced the signings of both Caster and Bowens in November 2020, meaning an October arrangement expiration would bring Caster’s AEW tenure to just under six years.
Neither Max Caster nor AEW has publicly commented on the reported agreement status.