Throughout 2026, visa issues have been a thorn in AEW’s side, forcing the promotion to go without talents corresponding to The Beast Mortos, El Clon, Hechicero, Gabe Kidd, and AEW National Champion Mark Davis for a time frame. But while Kidd remains to be away as he competes in Recent Japan’s G1 Climax tournament, Davis and Hechicero have each returned to television, they usually are poised to be joined by Clon and Mortos. On Thursday’s edition of “Wrestling Observer Radio,” Dave Meltzer confirmed that Mortos and Clon could be appearing usually going forward.
“[I] should mention Mortos and Clon each got their visas approved,” Meltzer said.
AEW themselves had suggested this was the case, as each Mortos and Clon were revealed to be a part of future shows. Clon is about to be in motion this Saturday on “AEW Collision,” taking over ROH Television Champion Lio Rush in a match to find out one among the ultimate two spots in a six-man ladder match at AEW Redemption, where the winner will challenge for the AEW International Championship. Mortos is already set for the match, having been chosen via “luck of the draw,” alongside Jack Perry, Komander, and “Speedball” Mike Bailey.
Despite being unable to work AEW, Mortos and Clon have remained busy of their native Mexico, including wrestling for AEW’s promotional partner CMLL. The duo most recently competed as tag team partners on CMLL’s Saturday show in Arena Coliseo and their Tuesday show in Arena Mexico; unfortunately, they proved to be unsuccessful each times, losing to Capitan Suicida and Neon and Mascara Dorada and Neon.
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