Bobby Lashley has been unable to compete due to an injury sustained during the AEW National Title Casino Gauntlet match at AEW Full Gear 2025 last November in Newark, New Jersey. This injury has kept him out of action since the event, leading to uncertainty about the status of his current contract with AEW.
AEW Expected to Extend Lashley’s Contract to Compensate for Injury Downtime
Reports reveal that when Bobby Lashley joined All Elite Wrestling in October 2024, he signed a two-year contract. However, due to his ongoing recovery period, AEW plans to add the duration of his absence to the length of his contract, ensuring he does not lose any time from his deal. This information was shared during a Self Made Session on February 23, highlighting AEW’s intention to accommodate Lashley’s injury setback.
“Bobby Lashley — I was told that Bobby signed a two-year deal. At the moment because he’s injured, so if anything, they would add time to his contract. But he was someone I was told had signed a two-year agreement.” ?Self Made Pro
Lashley debuted on the October 30, 2024, episode of AEW Dynamite, returning alongside MVP and Shelton Benjamin to reestablish The Hurt Syndicate. Last year, Lashley and Benjamin captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship once, marking a significant point in Lashley’s tenure with the company before his injury.
What Lashley’s Absence and Contract Extension Mean for AEW’s Future
Lashley’s injury and the consequent contract extension highlight AEW’s commitment to retaining top talent amid unforeseen challenges. His absence leaves a gap in AEW’s active roster, particularly considering his previous success with Shelton Benjamin as world tag team champions. As AEW reintegrates Lashley once he recovers, fans will be watching closely for his return to major storylines and championship pursuits.
