The experienced indie standout had his status with the company made permanent during Tuesday's edition of AEW Dark, cutting a promo on the show to update audiences on his new contract and fire a warning shot to his new colleagues.
Clayton has worked several times for the company, wrestling matches mostly across Dark, Dark: Elevation and once on Rampage between 2020 and present day. He was smashed in 14 seconds by Hook on the Friday show in August 2022, but has since picked up victories over Vary Morales, Serpentico and Conan Lycan in recent weeks, as well as suffering a loss to Dante Martin and Matt Sydal in tag action.
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He's yet to appear on Dynamite, but that could change as early as this week should Tony Khan elect to feature him somewhere on the Toronto card. Rampage will also take place in the Great White North, offering a the possibility of a more prosperous return to the B-Show.
Clayton previously worked dates for WrestlePro, Immortal Championship Wrestling, Slam All-Star Wrestling and Truly Independent Wrestling.
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