Cash Wheeler, a central figure in AEW’s tag team division, had his legal record expunged after his 2023 arrest, marking a turning point for the wrestler and his career with All Elite Wrestling. The news confirms that Cash Wheeler’s legal issues stemming from a firearm assault charge have been formally cleared, as confirmed by Florida Courts in May, bringing fresh focus to him and his tag team partner, Dax Harwood of FTR.
Cash Wheeler Overcomes Legal Hurdles in Florida
Cash Wheeler, known as one half of the celebrated FTR tag team alongside Dax Harwood, debuted in All Elite Wrestling in 2020 following a less prominent run in WWE’s main roster. After joining the Jacksonville-based promotion led by Tony Khan, Wheeler found significant success, winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship twice with Harwood. However, in 2023, he was arrested and charged with firearm assault after a road rage incident—a setback that cast uncertainty over his standing within the promotion and the wider wrestling world.
Nearly two years after the arrest, official court filings from Florida confirmed Wheeler’s expungement, erasing the charge from his record and effectively clearing his name. According to PWInsider, this resolution prompted relief within AEW, as many backstage acknowledged the difficulties Wheeler endured during the legal process. Sympathy was reportedly widespread, with some feeling that his resources were unnecessarily strained in defending himself from an accusation insiders believed he did not commit.
FTR’s Legacy in AEW Continues to Grow
While dealing with legal challenges, Wheeler and Harwood continued to build their legacy as a formidable team in AEW. FTR recently won a high-profile match at the Double or Nothing 2025 pay-per-view, defeating Daniel Garcia and Nigel McGuinness, and with this victory, became the team with the most wins in company history. Their continued success has contributed to the team’s reputation, making them standout performers within All Elite Wrestling.
“Another accolade. It’s starting to become the boring norm now. Greatest of All Time. Go cry about it on your podcast.”
—Dax Harwood, Wrestler
Despite a period out of the tag team title scene and a recent shift in their on-screen personas to heel, speculation surrounds whether FTR will soon pursue another championship run. Their expunged legal record and persistent momentum suggest new opportunities on the horizon, with fans and insiders closely watching the next chapter for Wheeler, Harwood, and the AEW tag team division.
