Summary

Paul Wight says he is feeling good physically, but he also knows this stage of his career is about making the most of the time he has left with AEW rather than chasing another run on top.

Wight has not wrestled for AEW since November 2023. He said in late 2025 that he underwent a minor back procedure, and earlier this year he also shared that his weight had dropped to around 390 pounds. During his latest interview, Wight framed his remaining contract time as a chance to enjoy the business and help younger wrestlers grow.

That outlook lines up with how AEW has used him lately. Wight has worked commentary this year, and the company has also leaned on veteran names in support roles while younger talent gets more ring time. In a separate story, Wight also recently looked back on landing the Captain Insano role in The Waterboy.

Quote from Paul Wight

Speaking on *Insight*, Wight said:

"I’m feeling real good. I think my main thing now is I understand there’s a short window left, and listen, I’m not in any way, shape or form delusional that I’m going to go out and compete for championships and pull the wagon, those days are done. Also, in fairness to the younger talent that’s digging and striving now, they don’t need to see my ass every week, taking up TV time and ring time. There’s nothing I can do that’s going to make my career any bigger or better. All I can do is enjoy some of the last years that I have under contract with AEW and hopefully have some fun with some of the younger talent and teach them some of the lessons that have been passed down to me and just, you know, have a little bit of fun. I’m in a really good spot. I got a good boss that believes in me, supports me, and gives me an opportunity to be a part of the business"

What Paul Wight's AEW role looks like now

Wight's comments make it clear that any future AEW in-ring appearance would be secondary to a mentorship role. Rather than positioning himself as a featured weekly act, he is openly saying the focus should stay on the younger wrestlers currently trying to break through.

That matters because AEW can still get value from Wight without building television around him. If he does return in some form, his own comments suggest it would be to support newer talent or add experience to a specific program, not to launch a major singles push.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.