Update:
Bandido has reportedly not yet officially signed a contract and said that he has offers from both AEW and WWE.
Original Story:
Bandido has signed a full-time contract with AEW.
Fightful Select reported earlier today that Bandido and AEW “agreed to terms” on a deal and Dave Meltzer later confirmed that Bandido has now officially signed a full-time deal.
AEW offered Bandido a contract immediately after his match against Chris Jericho last Wednesday on Dynamite.
He’s a former ROH World Champion and former PWG World Champion.

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