AEW Booking Plans For Buddy Matthews Revealed?

Here's what AEW may have in mind for the former Buddy Murphy.

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As covered earlier today, some people within All Elite Wrestling believe top free agent Buddy Matthews (formerly Murphy in WWE) is on his way to America's second-biggest promotion, with creative plans either pitched or decided upon outright.

One of these plans may involve joining up with an old WWE rival in Malakai Black.

Speaking on today's episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer stated that he had heard talk of Matthews as the "third guy" in the House of Black. This would mean teaming up with Malakai and his Kings of the Black Throne partner, Brody King.

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King and Black teased adding a new member to their group in a pretaped segment that aired on last night's episode of Dynamite. The duo are currently booked to face PAC and Penta el Zero Miedo of Death Triangle next week, which may be used as a vehicle to revive the latter's Penta Oscuro character from Lucha Underground.

Released by WWE in June 2021, Matthews has technically been a free agent since his 90-day non-compete clause expired that September. He is yet to pledge his future to a full-time deal with another promotion despite working for such companies as NJPW in recent months.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.