If I was AEW I wouldn’t be contracting any of the new WWE releases. Now is a good time to create a little stability in the roster and continue to work on their long term storytelling. After the Punk, Danielson, Cole, Soho debuts id be really hesitant about bringing anyone in right now. Maybe a Bray Wyatt surprise at Full Gear but otherwise concentrate on the talent you already have.
Yea I feel for Lee but they have enough. I'd wait for Owens. Even then they will struggle to find time for him but like Miro, End and Andrade I don't think they should turn down talent at that level.