2023年,前WWE摔手Shelton Benjamin与AEW签约,首次以胜利亮相,并计划与萨米·格瓦拉进行比赛. 2023 ex-WWE wrestler Shelton Benjamin signed with AEW, debuted with a win, and plans a match against Sammy Guevara.

在2023年9月WWE发布后,谢尔顿·本杰明与AEW签约,以扩大其观众范围. After his September 2023 WWE release, Shelton Benjamin signed with AEW for its broader audience reach. 他于10月16日首次亮相,赢得了对阵Lio Rush的比赛,并计划对阵萨米·格瓦拉的单打比赛. He debuted on October 16, winning against Lio Rush, and plans a singles match against Sammy Guevara. 贝尼明选择了AEW而不是MLW和TNA, 理由是它有潜力与更多的粉丝联系. Benjamin chose AEW over other promotions like MLW and TNA, citing its potential to connect with more fans. 艾维评论员吉姆·罗斯赞扬了本杰明的首次表现,并预计他的职业生涯将继续增长. AEW commentator Jim Ross praised Benjamin’s debut performance and expects continued growth in his career with the promotion.