Paige VanZant AEW Contract Announced by CEO Tony Khan

Doric Sam

March 9, 2022 at 11:11 PM

Former UFC and bare-knuckle fighter Paige VanZant has officially transitioned into the world of professional wrestling.

After weeks of teasing an official signing, All Elite Wrestling CEO Tony Khan announced VanZant as a member of AEW after Wednesday's episode of AEW Dynamite.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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