Tucson, Arizona – Blake Christian is officially All Elite Wrestling (AEW), a move confirmed by AEW President Tony Khan following Saturday night’s AEW Collision event. The signing solidifies Christian’s place within the promotion after several appearances across both AEW and Ring of Honor (ROH) programming. The announcement comes after Christian, alongside tag team partner Lee Johnson as “The Swirl,” competed in a high-stakes $200,000 four-way tag team match at the Tucson Arena as reported by F4WOnline.
Khan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce the signing, stating, “The Swirl, Vanilla Baby Blake Christian + @BigShottyLee, had another excellent showing on Saturday #AEWCollision tonight, and now it’s official: @_BlakeChristian is All Elite!” The post signals a full-time commitment from Christian to AEW, marking a significant step in his professional wrestling career.
While Christian’s signing is now official, he does not currently have a profile on the All Elite Wrestling roster page. However, his partner, Lee Johnson, has been a listed member of the AEW roster since February 2021 according to Ringside News. This indicates a phased integration for Christian, with Johnson already established within the company.
The Swirl, Vanilla Baby Blake Christian + @BigShottyLee, had another excellent showing on Saturday #AEWCollision tonight, and now it’s official: @_BlakeChristian is All Elite!
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 8, 2026
The Rise of “The Swirl” in AEW and ROH
Operating as “The Swirl,” Christian and Johnson have become a prominent tag team, regularly featured on AEW’s Saturday night programming. Their activity extends beyond AEW, with consistent appearances in ROH, where they’ve formed an alliance with veteran wrestler Jay Lethal. This partnership has allowed them to climb the ranks within the ROH division, gaining valuable experience and exposure WrestlingNews.co reports.
Christian’s path to AEW includes a prior stint in WWE, where he competed under the name Trey Baxter in 2021. He was released from WWE in November of that same year and subsequently made his AEW debut on an episode of AEW Dark in March 2022. His journey demonstrates a resilience and adaptability that has ultimately led to a full-time contract with one of professional wrestling’s leading promotions.
The signing of Blake Christian adds another dynamic performer to AEW’s roster, bolstering their tag team and singles divisions. While the specifics of Christian’s contract remain undisclosed, his official status as “All Elite” signifies a long-term investment by Tony Khan and a commitment to providing fans with compelling wrestling action.
What comes next for Blake Christian and Lee Johnson as “The Swirl” remains to be seen, but their continued presence on AEW and ROH programming promises exciting matchups and potential championship pursuits. Fans can expect to see them continue to build momentum and establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional wrestling.
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