Evil Uno Clarifies His AEW Status
Dark Order man clears his All Elite Wrestling status up in wake of recent departures.
The Dark Order's ranks have been depleted in All Elite Wrestling lately, but day-one member Evil Uno is still with the promotion.
Uno confirmed as much on Sunday. This comes following longstanding Dark Order members Stu Grayson and Alan '5' Angels leaving the stable and the company in recent months, though there was never any indication that Uno was on his way out of AEW too.
Tweeted Uno:-
Evil Uno is still All Elite.
— EVIL UNO is GOOD (@EvilUno) July 3, 2022
The 34-year-old has been with AEW since the original Double Or Nothing. He and long-time independent tag partner Grayson arrived in a poorly-received segment following Best Friends' bout with Angelico and Jack Evans, appearing in the ring after the lights had gone out. But while The Dark Order's original, early run didn't get over to the desired level, this changed with Brodie Lee's addition in 2020. What initially looked like a failed stable was turned around under 'The Exalted One' and his indomitable leadership, with the Order becoming beloved, sentimental favourites, which continued following Lee's tragic passing in December 2020.
Uno and his Dark Order stablemates had declined in prominence since their role in 'Hangman' Adam Page's run to becoming AEW World Champion last year. This May, it was confirmed Grayson was leaving the company following his previous deal's expiration, with the two parties failing to agree on an extension. While this hasn't been confirmed, it's plausible that he and Uno signed similar contracts following their debuts three years ago (and Uno may have since agreed an extension).