Ex-WWE Wrestlers Join AEW Roster

Ex-WWE Wrestlers Join AEW Roster

Former WWE and TNA stars Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay, known as The IInspiration, have officially joined the AEW roster. Their surprise debut occurred at the House Rules event in Brisbane, Australia, where they made a significant impact.

The IInspiration’s AEW Debut

Following their departure from TNA after losing the Knockouts Tag Team Championship, speculation surrounded their next moves. Today, their future became clear as they entered the AEW scene.

The event was not televised, but AEW shared the highlights on social media. Fans witnessed The IInspiration’s entrance and their first promo, where they proudly declared themselves “All Elite.” They expressed their intent to compete against AEW’s women’s tag teams.

First Match and Future Aspirations

The IInspiration faced Frankie B and Aysha in their inaugural match with AEW and secured a victory. This win marks a promising start to their careers in AEW.

Tag Team Championship Ambitions

AEW plans to introduce its Women’s Tag Team Championships in December 2025. The IInspiration is well-positioned to make history as the first female wrestlers to capture tag team titles in WWE, TNA, and AEW.

  • The IInspiration held the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles for 120 days in 2019.
  • They were TNA Knockouts Tag Team champions for 110 days, with their reign ending on January 15, 2026.
  • The current AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions are the Babes of Wrath.

As The IInspiration embarks on this new chapter, wrestling fans eagerly anticipate their matchups and contributions to AEW’s women’s division.