Big Cass has officially returned to WWE, marking his first appearance on company television since 2018. The powerhouse made his comeback during the August 3, 2026, episode of Wrestlinginc in Des Moines, Iowa, where he blindsided Je’Von Evans following a singles match.
Big Cass Returns to WWE, Attacks Je’Von Evans on Raw
The attack occurred after Evans secured a pinfall victory over Ethan Page. Following the win, Cass stormed the ring and leveled Evans with a big boot and a clothesline. He then applied a bear hug before finishing the assault with the East River Crossing. The event took place at the Casey’s Center, which saw 5,855 in attendance, according to reports from ca.sports.yahoo.com.
Path Back to WWE and AEW Tenure
Formerly known as Big Bill in AEW and W. Morrissey in TNA, Cass’ return follows a period of speculation regarding his contract status. Reports in June indicated he had given notice to AEW, and he officially rejoined WWE shortly after his AEW contract expired in July 2026. He had most recently competed for Ring of Honor, an AEW sister promotion, alongside Bryan Keith in April.
Redemption Narrative and Teased Returns
WWE has framed Cass’ return as a story of redemption and second chances, utilizing a series of vignettes that chronicled his personal struggles. Cass was originally released from WWE in 2018 due to personal struggles with addiction, according to ca.sports.yahoo.com. In one promo, the former AEW star stated, Even if you haven’t reached the top, you have no idea just how far you can fall
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The return was teased on the July 13 episode of Raw with a promo featuring a voice asking, What happens when the whole world calls you ‘can’t miss?’ What happens when the whole world is wrong?
The vignette also included clips of his former tag team partner, Enzo Amore. While Amore did not appear on the August 3 broadcast, Bleacherreport noted that Amore reportedly trained at the WWE Performance Center as early as May 20, suggesting a potential future reunion.
Match Context: Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page
The target of Cass’ return, 22-year-old Je’Von Evans, had just completed a competitive match against Ethan Page. The rivalry between the two began in April when Page defeated Evans—known as The Young OG—following interference from Rusev. In the August 3 contest, Evans earned the win using an OG Cutter after Page was caught by the referee using the ropes for leverage during a pin attempt.
Big Cass Career Timeline
- 2011: Signed with Florida Championship Wrestling, WWE’s developmental territory.
- 2016: Called up to the WWE main roster as a tag team with Enzo Amore.
- 2018: Released from WWE.
- 2021: Joined Impact Wrestling.
- 2026: Joined AEW as Big Bill before returning to WWE in August.
