Former WWE Star Ashante Thee Adonis Debuts at ROH Taping

Wrestler signed with AEW/ROH months ago after WWE release

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Several former WWE stars, including Tehuti Miles (known as Ashante Thee Adonis in WWE) and the Colon brothers (Primo and Epico), made appearances at Ring of Honor's recent TV tapings in Jacksonville, Florida. However, it's been reported that Miles has actually been signed with AEW and ROH for months, having put pen to paper on a deal back in September 2025, just one month after his WWE release.

Why it matters

This signing highlights AEW and ROH's continued efforts to bring in top talent, even those with recent WWE experience. It also raises questions about why Miles waited so long to make his debut, having not worked any independent dates in the meantime.

The details

According to Fightful Select, Miles has been officially signed with AEW and ROH since September 2025, just one month after his WWE release. It's unclear why it took so long for him to make his debut appearance at the recent ROH tapings. Miles does have a connection to AEW through his time in the Hit Row stable with former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland during his WWE run, which may have helped facilitate the signing.

  • Miles was released from WWE in August 2025.
  • Miles signed with AEW and ROH in September 2025.
  • Miles made his debut appearance at the ROH tapings in Jacksonville, Florida in March 2026.

The players

Tehuti Miles

Also known as Ashante Thee Adonis during his time in WWE, Miles is a former member of the Hit Row stable who has now been signed to AEW and ROH since September 2025.

Swerve Strickland

A former AEW World Champion who was part of the Hit Row stable with Miles during their time in WWE.

Primo and Epico Colon

Also known as Eddie and Orlando Colon, the former WWE Tag Team Champions made their first appearance at an AEW/ROH event by competing at the recent ROH tapings.

Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos

The current ROH Tag Team Champions who faced off against the Colon brothers at the recent tapings.

Andrade

An AEW star who is the current Universal Heavyweight Champion in Puerto Rico's World Wrestling Council, where Eddie Colon is a central figure.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen how Tehuti Miles will be utilized in AEW and ROH going forward, and whether he will continue his connection with former stablemate Swerve Strickland.

The takeaway

This signing demonstrates AEW and ROH's continued efforts to bring in top talent, even those with recent WWE experience. It also raises questions about the timing and strategy behind Miles' debut, as he did not work any independent dates in the months between his WWE release and AEW/ROH signing.