The Rascalz Bring Their TNA Music to AEW Legally

The trio of Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed retained their familiar entrance theme when joining the rival promotion.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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When The Rascalz - Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed - debuted in All Elite Wrestling in January, they were able to use the same entrance theme they had in TNA Wrestling. This was possible due to AEW's existing music licensing agreements, allowing the trio to maintain their recognizable presentation without additional negotiations between the two promotions.

Why it matters

The use of pre-existing licensed music is a common practice in professional wrestling, as it helps talent maintain their established branding and identity when moving between companies. This pragmatic approach avoids complex rights negotiations and significant expenses, benefiting both the wrestlers and the promotions.

The details

According to a report from Fightful Select, AEW already had access to The Rascalz' entrance theme through its existing music licensing agreements. This meant the trio could seamlessly carry over their presentation without any additional cost or negotiation between AEW and TNA. Since arriving in AEW, The Rascalz have quickly established themselves as contenders in the tag team division, scoring a significant win over FTR on a recent episode of AEW Collision.

  • The Rascalz - Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed - debuted in AEW in January 2026.
  • On February 13, 2026, Trey Miguel, who was initially part of the group's move to AEW, captured the TNA International Championship at the No Surrender event in Nashville, Tennessee.

The players

The Rascalz

A trio of wrestlers consisting of Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Myron Reed, who previously performed in TNA Wrestling and have now joined AEW.

Trey Miguel

A wrestler who was initially part of The Rascalz's move to AEW, but was released shortly after signing due to concerns raised within Warner Bros. Discovery about his past social media posts. He has since returned to TNA Wrestling and captured the TNA International Championship.

FTR

The tag team of Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, who were defeated by The Rascalz in a recent episode of AEW Collision.

The Young Bucks

A tag team in AEW who interfered in the match between The Rascalz and FTR.

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What’s next

The path to a title shot for The Rascalz remains contingent on the outcome of the ongoing rivalry between FTR and The Young Bucks, a feud set to continue at AEW Revolution.

The takeaway

The Rascalz's ability to retain their established entrance music in AEW demonstrates a pragmatic approach by the promotion, recognizing the value of maintaining continuity for both the performers and the fans. It also underscores the importance of music licensing in the modern wrestling landscape, where access to extensive music libraries can streamline talent presentation and avoid costly negotiations.