10 WWE and AEW Superstars Who Are Not Getting Enough TV Time
Pro wrestling TV never feels short on content, but screen time is still treated like a limited resource. WWE and AEW both run multiple weekly shows, but the spotlight consistently shines on the same performers, while others fade into the background. A packed roster creates competition, but it also creates blind spots, especially when proven talent goes weeks or months without meaningful appearances. Despite being champions elsewhere or crowd favorites, these wrestlers are barely on TV.
Lee Moriarty
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Technical wrestling fans consistently point to Lee Moriarty as one of the smoothest performers in AEW’s orbit. He currently holds the Ring of Honor Pure Championship, which confirms his high regard behind the scenes. AEW television rarely reflects that status because most of his meaningful work happens outside the main shows. Wrestlers with a similar style, including Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta, appear far more often in featured spots. The imbalance continues to confuse viewers who value in-ring quality.
The Creed Brothers
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Raw athleticism defined Julius Creed and Brutus Creed during their tenure in NXT. Their tag matches regularly stole the show and energized the crowds. Central roster television tells a different story, with appearances becoming sporadic despite a thin WWE tag division. Time spent off RAW and SmackDown has limited fan connection.
Nyla Rose
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A former AEW Women’s World Champion disappearing from TV always raises eyebrows. Nyla Rose last wrestled on AEW television in November 2024 on “Rampage.” She has remained active on independent shows while being absent from AEW programming throughout 2025. Rose helped establish the women’s division during AEW’s early years. Her history makes the lack of follow-up even more noticeable.
Ivy Nile
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Strength-based offense sets Ivy Nile apart from most of WWE’s women. Her recent appearances have mostly happened on “Main Event,” a show with limited reach. The last notable main roster appearance outside that setting occurred at the Evolution premium live event in July.
Private Party
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After a strong start to 2025, momentum vanished quickly for Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy. They entered the year as AEW Tag Team Champions before dropping the titles to The Hurt Syndicate in January. AEW television stopped featuring them almost immediately afterward. Their only match since then took place in House of Glory Wrestling. For one of AEW’s longest-running teams, the silence feels abrupt.
The War Raiders
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Crowds usually react when Erik and Ivar step through the curtain. Most of their 2025 matches aired on “Main Event” rather than WWE’s flagship shows. The team shifted away from heavy Viking imagery and adopted a more straightforward, powerhouse style. The adjustment refreshed their presentation, but regular TV time never followed.
Ace Austin
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When AEW signed Ace Austin in August 2025, expectations were high. He has worked only four matches for the company since then. An early pairing with The Bang Bang Gang stalled due to injuries affecting the group. Austin already carried a reputation as a reliable worker from previous stops. His experience has yet to translate into consistent AEW exposure.
Chad Gable
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Chad Gable appears on RAW regularly, but meaningful television time remains limited. Most weeks confine him to short comedy segments or brief matches that rarely last more than a few minutes. In 2023, he had only eight televised singles matches, five of which ended in under five minutes, with just two wins. WWE frequently highlights Gable’s technical skill and athleticism, yet his booking rarely provides sustained match time or competitive scenarios that allow those strengths to translate into meaningful results on television.
Johnny Gargano
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NXT history paints Johnny Gargano as one of its defining stars. His main roster run has lacked direction and standout moments. Months of television have produced little momentum. Gargano’s strengths rely on consistent storytelling and meaningful matches. WWE has yet to provide either in sufficient doses.
Mustafa Ali
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Mustafa Ali’s work ethic has never been in question, but consistent television exposure has been elusive. In 2023, he rarely received extended main roster matches, with only three singles bouts lasting longer than five minutes. His gradual removal from weekly storylines culminated in a move to NXT.