Select Answers: Peter Avalon, Lashley, AEW/CMLL, KiLynn King (Patreon)

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For the dual contracts that CMLL wrestlers such as Persephone, Mascara Dorada and Hechicero have with AEW, how does that work regarding how they are paid, and does AEW get right of first refusal to sign these wrestlers should the opportunity arise? Thank you.

They are on contract as salaried talent, as best I know. There's no right of first refusal, because they're already under contract. At least two of them would have had American options outside of AEW, and AEW wanted to get them signed. I think everyone in the world could see Persephone was someone WWE would want.

So, I remember KiLynn King getting injured, but I wanna say she had it, like, just prior to the beginning of the NXT/TNA partnership. Is she still injured? If so, any idea how close she is to returning?

KiLynn King has been through it. She got hurt over two years ago after signing with TNA. She had a knee injury, then sustained another injury while rehabbing. I haven't heard of her being backstage of late. She's been back in the gym, but I don't know if she's been doing any in ring training. I believe she is still under TNA contract.

Hey Sean, any updates on Bobby Lashley? Secondary question--What's Pretty Peter Avalon up to nowadays? I see he's still on AEW roster but haven't heard much from him

I was told that Bobby Lashley wouldn't be out as long as we first suspected. Peter Avalon is technically still on the AEW roster, but has been on a per appearance basis for the last three years. He underwent two surgeries in 2025, including ones on his shoulder and knee. He didn't get to wrestle at all in 2025. He'll likely still be out for a while.