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The Butcher Awaits AEW Return Call With The Blade
The tag team duo is 'just waiting for the call' to make their comeback to AEW television.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:18pm
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The Butcher and The Blade's long-awaited return to AEW could come at any moment, as the tag team duo waits anxiously for the call to bring their high-octane energy back to the ring.Youngstown TodayThe Butcher, one half of the tag team The Butcher and The Blade, revealed in an interview that he and his partner are still under contract with AEW but have been inactive for the past year. The Butcher explained that Blade's back surgery and recovery process led to the duo being shelved, but now that Blade is healthy, they are simply waiting for AEW to call them back to television.
Why it matters
The Butcher and The Blade were part of AEW's early roster and have been off television for an extended period, leading to questions about their status with the company. Their potential return could add more depth to AEW's tag team division, which has seen several injuries recently.
The details
The Butcher clarified that he is still under contract with AEW, while Blade had been sidelined for nearly two years due to back surgery. The duo has not been featured regularly on AEW television for over a year, with The Butcher's last match coming in February 2025. However, now that Blade has recovered, the tag team is ready and waiting for AEW to call them back to action.
- The Butcher last competed in an AEW 'Collision' match in February 2025.
- Blade returned to the ring in December after nearly two years out due to back surgery.
The players
The Butcher
One half of the tag team The Butcher and The Blade, who has been inactive in AEW for over a year.
The Blade
The other half of The Butcher and The Blade tag team, who recently returned to the ring after nearly two years out due to back surgery.
AEW
The professional wrestling promotion that The Butcher and The Blade are currently signed to.
What they’re saying
“I mean, I'm still under contract. Blade is like...that was the big thing. Blade had his back fused. As a tag team wrestler, it's like 'How many times can you send a guy out there in singles matches, and then they lose after,' you know what I mean? You kind of have to shelve them.”
— The Butcher
“It's just like 'We'll call you when we need you.' And that is kind of like a head f**k. But at the same time, I'm so grateful because I get paid every two weeks, and like, Blade is now healthy. So we can now work indies and stuff like that, and [are] just waiting for the call for a return. Hopefully it happens soon.”
— The Butcher
What’s next
With several recent injuries in AEW's tag team division, the company may look to bring back established duos like The Butcher and The Blade in the near future.
The takeaway
Despite being off AEW television for an extended period, The Butcher and The Blade remain under contract with the company and are ready to return whenever called upon. Their potential comeback could provide a boost to AEW's tag team ranks as the promotion deals with roster injuries.
