Report: Zack Clayton Departs AEW

An up-and-coming AEW star has reportedly departed the promotion.

According to Bill Pritchard of WrestleZone, Zack Clayton has departed AEW. Zack Clayton announced on the October 11, 2022 episode of AEW Dark that he had officially signed a contract with the promotion.

Fightful Select later reported that Clayton’s deal was full-time at a tier 1 deal. Clayton’s last match aired on the August 3 episode of Ring of Honor where he lost to Dalton Castle. His last victory in AEW/ROH occurred on the April 25 episode of AEW Dark.

I’ve been able to confirm that Zack Clayton is no longer with AEW.

Working to confirm more details about the reason for his departure.@WRESTLEZONEcom https://t.co/T8hN4OFNRu

— Bill Pritchard (WrestleZone.com) (@bpritchard152) October 10, 2023

Clayton is also known for his time on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

Fightful will report new details as more is known.

Fans can read his initial thoughts on signing here.