While the talent is reportedly well-regarded, some within AEW have expressed concerns about the impact on existing roster spots.

Bryan Alvarez discussed the internal AEW sentiment on Live, noting that while individuals like Sheamus are personally liked, the idea of signing another veteran, particularly at 48 years old, raised questions. The primary concern stems from a roster already containing numerous performers struggling to get television time.

I did talk to a lot of people today in AEW who were like, 'Are we really going to take this guy.' And let me make this abundantly clear, okay? Everybody I talked to, like to a person was like, 'I really like Sheamus. I really like him.' But the basic gist of it is like, there are so many people under contract, and there are so many people that already can't even get on TV, and we're going to hire another 48-year-old? Nobody had anything against Sheamus personally. It was just sort of like, here comes another one, because the New Day is probably coming in, and then Sheamus would be coming in, and that's three more slots that people who have been there for a long time, or who should be on the way up, or who should be younger, you know, they're going to be iced out again. And, you know, people weren't really thrilled about that idea.

The report suggests that Sheamus' WWE contract was expiring, leading to his departure. He reportedly turned down a restructured extension offer from WWE.

The perception is that New Day would be a more natural fit for AEW than Sheamus, with potential dream matches already on the table against performers like The Young Bucks.

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