Forgotten AEW Star Makes Shock Return After 7-Months [SPOILERS]

Written by James Holder • Published 13th April 2023
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On the April 12th episode of AEW Dynamite, it was announced that Shawn Spears will return to action on Rampage.

Spears signed with AEW back in 2019 and eventually joined The Pinnacle along with FTR, Wardlow, and MJF.

The former WWE Superstar was last seen on AEW television back in October when he reunited with FTR. This led him to team with the pair on the October 13th edition of Rampage against The Embassy.

Although he hasn’t featured for AEW, Spears returned to the ring after a short break in March when he appeared for Wrestle Pro.

In a promo video Spears said that he was working his way towards MJF, and that journey begins with his match against Jungle Boy. You can find the full spoilers for Rampage below.

“I’m baaaack. MJF, the man who left The Pinnacle for dead is your new AEW World Champion. God, I wonder what that feels like. Let’s be honest I have no idea what that feels like. But this Friday night on Rampage when I get through Jungle Boy I will be one step closer to running into you Maxi. Why? Because I said it before and I’ll say it again, that every day in every way, Shawn Spears is a ten.”

AEW Rampage Spoilers – April 14th, 2023

  • Aussie Open (c) def Best Friends – IWGP Tag Team Titles
  • Tony Schiavone interviews FTR
  • Jay Lethal & Jeff Jarrett & Mark Briscoe & Satnum Singh def Manscout Jake Manning & The Spanish Announce Project
  • Taya Valkyrie def Emi Sakura. Jade Cargill and Leila Grey were at ringside. After the match, Grey went to attack Valkyrie but got laid out by the Road to Valhalla. Cargill and Vlkyire ended up fighting but Grey attacked from behind. Cargill left Valkyrie laying with a Jaded
  • “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry def Shawn Spears.

During FTR’s interview with Schiavone, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler discussed their new contracts. The pair revealed that they had recently signed with AEW for another four years, while they plan to retire once those deals expire.

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