WWE is currently facing notable challenges with work visas for some of its international wrestlers. According to a report from Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer, the company is dealing with “significant visa issues” that could affect talent availability in the months ahead.
The problems involve delays or complications in the process for wrestlers coming into or working in the United States. No specific names of affected performers have been shared in the initial reports. WWE has been working to bring in more talent from promotions like AAA in recent times, and these visa hurdles add another layer of difficulty for international signings and scheduling.
Similar visa related delays have hit other wrestling companies as well. AEW has dealt with ongoing issues keeping talents such as Komander and The Beast Mortos out of U.S. shows for periods of time, forcing adjustments to plans and title defenses outside the country. Earlier this year, TNA also had to make last-minute changes when several wrestlers and staff faced visa processing delays.
Visa problems have surfaced across the industry in recent years, often tied to longer processing times or stricter requirements for performers from outside the U.S. WWE has cleared some past cases for its roster members, but the current situation appears broader and ongoing.
The company has not made any public comments on the matter. For now, it remains unclear exactly how these issues will play out on weekly shows or upcoming events, but they add another factor to roster planning and international talent movement.