The professional wrestling landscape in Australia has been in the spotlight recently, and independent standout Charli Evans has been a major topic of conversation. Following a series of high-profile appearances under the Tony Khan promotional umbrella, rumors began to circulate that the 29-year-old Australian wrestler had officially signed a contract with All Elite Wrestling.
Clarification on Current Free Agency Status
However, recent reports have clarified her employment situation. According to Fightful Select, sources within AEW have confirmed that Evans has not signed a deal with the promotion, despite her recent integration into their programming. Evans remains a free agent and continues to operate as an independent contractor, allowing her to take bookings across the globe.
The speculation regarding her contract status intensified after Evans made her Ring of Honor debut on February 14, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. During that event, she competed in a high-profile singles match against Stardom’s Mina Shirakawa. Although Evans came up short in that bout, she was immediately booked for further action. She subsequently teamed up with Kyla Knight to face the formidable “Brawling Birds” duo of Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter at an AEW House Rules live event, also held in Australia.
Evans is widely respected for her extensive experience and gritty in-ring style. According to the wrestling database Cagematch, she has competed in an impressive 467 matches throughout her career, maintaining an incredibly active schedule across the Australian independent circuit, as well as prominent stints in the United Kingdom and Japan. While she has not put pen to paper with AEW at this time, her utilization during the company’s Australian tour demonstrates that she is firmly on their radar for future opportunities.
