Buddy Matthews new AEW contract update
In the new edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer confirmed that Buddy Matthews has inked a new contract with AEW.
Meltzer notes that the contract was signed months ago, describing it as a “very lucrative deal.” WrestlePurists first reported the news of Matthews re-signing.
“Regarding stories this week about Buddy Matthews signing a new deal, we’ve been told this was agreed to months ago,” Meltzer wrote. “He had tried to give notice at one point but AEW wasn’t going to release anyone to go to WWE. Tony Khan since then offered him a new very lucrative deal and he agreed to it.”
Matthews previously wrestled in WWE as Buddy Murphy. He was released by WWE in 2021 and made his AEW debut in 2022.
In AEW, Matthews is a member of House of Black with Malakai Black, Brody King, and Julia Hart. Black, King & Matthews are former AEW Trios Champions.
Matthews and WWE star Rhea Ripley got married last month. Both are originally from Australia.
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