AEW Has Signed Daniel Garcia

AEW has locked down one of the hottest young prospects in wrestling today.

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In news that may not come as much of a surprise, given he has been all over company television as of late, Daniel Garcia has signed with AEW.

This is according to Garcia himself on Evil Uno's latest vlog. Running through the 23-year-old's recent accomplishments, Uno mentioned Daniel had been signed, then asked if this was supposed to be a secret. "I think it's cool, just say it," Garcia responded, effectively giving confirmation.

Garcia first wrestled for AEW in September 2020, working a Dark taping at Daily's Place. He returned in May of this year, then again in August, after which he became a more regular fixture across the company's TNT and YouTube shows.

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Last week's episode of Rampage hosted Garcia's most high-profile AEW match to date, as he wrestled CM Punk in the opener.

AEW are yet to officially announce Daniel's signing, though company president Tony Khan said the following of him in August, confirming an "agreement":-

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“He is under an agreement, and I think he can do a lot more things and really shine for us in the future, and really stay with us for a long time, hopefully. Daniel Garcia is doing great work and he had a great match with Moxley tonight in the main event match of the show.”

Garcia remains active on the independent scene while working with AEW, having wrestled the likes of Christopher Daniels, Minoru Suzuki, and Alex Shelley in recent weeks.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.