Buddy Matthews Signs For AEW, Debuts On Dynamite

It's official: the former Buddy Murphy is #AllElite.

by Andy H Murray
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Buddy Matthews has signed with All Elite Wrestling, having debuted on last night's episode of Dynamite.

House of Black leader Malakai Black had teased Matthews' seemingly imminent arrival on the previous week's show, suggesting to stablemate Brody King that a new ally was on the way. This came mere hours after a Fightful Select report noting that Matthews was likely AEW-bound.

The tease was paid off last night, following King and Black's loss to Death Triangle members Penta Oscuro and PAC. The Kings of the Black Throne jumped their rivals afterwards. When the house lights came back up after a spell of darkness, Matthews was standing in the ring, and, after a pause long enough to bring his allegiances into question, unleashed violence upon the babyfaces.

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Matthews closed the segment by stomping Penta's face down on a steel chair at Black's behest. Clearly, the former Buddy Murphy has been welcomed into the House of Black.

AEW president Tony Khan confirmed Matthews' signing following the angle:-

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The 33-year-old has been a free agent since September 2021, when his 90-day non-compete clause expired following his WWE release that June. Now, he is off the market once more.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. 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.