All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has officially added former WWE competitor Blake Christian to its roster, announced by Tony Khan, AEW’s president. The signing has sparked significant attention online as Christian has gained recognition in wrestling circles through his varied career.
Blake Christian, 28, initially entered WWE under the ring name Trey Baxter in 2021 with a developmental contract. During his stint, he competed in NXT and on 205 Live, facing notable wrestlers such as Kushida and Grayson Waller. Despite multiple appearances, WWE released him later that year in November.
Following his WWE departure, Christian returned to the independent circuit, performing for organizations like GCW, NJPW, and ROH. Though he had sporadic appearances in AEW before, Khan has now made Christian’s involvement official with a signed contract. Announcing the news on the social media platform X, Khan praised Christian’s latest performance.
“The Swirl, Vanilla Baby Blake Christian + @BigShottyLee , had another excellent showing on Saturday #AEWCollision tonight, and now it’s official: @_BlakeChristian is All Elite!” Posted Tony.
Currently, Blake Christian teams with Lee Johnson in AEW as part of the tag team called The Swirl. The duo recently appeared on AEW Collision, suggesting they will be featured prominently in AEW’s tag team division going forward.
Tony Khan’s Reaction Following AEW Collision’s Recent Episode
The latest episode of AEW Collision delivered several pivotal moments, including a high-profile four-way tag team contest involving Private Party, The Swirl, LFI, and The Outrunners. A significant storyline development also took place when Tommaso Ciampa turned heel against Mark Briscoe, adding intrigue to AEW’s narrative.
After the show aired, Tony Khan addressed AEW fans on X, expressing gratitude and enthusiasm for the event. He also generated excitement for the upcoming Dynamite episodes and the AEW Revolution pay-per-view slated for the following weekend.
“Thank you all who watched Saturday #AEWCollision tonight! I thought that it was an exciting show tonight, + can’t wait for #AEWDynamite this Wednesday night + #AEWRevolution next Sunday! If you didn’t see Collision earlier, it’s on @TNTdrama West RIGHT NOW + on @SportsonMax NOW!” Posted Khan.
With AEW Revolution approaching, Khan’s message hints at major developments that could set the tone for AEW’s schedule throughout the rest of the year. Fans are eager to see how Blake Christian and The Swirl will fit into AEW’s plans for both the tag team division and wider storylines.
The Swirl, Vanilla Baby Blake Christian + @BigShottyLee, had another excellent showing on Saturday #AEWCollision tonight, and now it’s official: @_BlakeChristian is All Elite! pic.twitter.com/KGFJmVZwl9
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 8, 2026
