WWE Hall-Of-Famer Signs "Multi-Show" Deal With AEW

This former WCW icon could make a major impact at ALL OUT.

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Wrestling legend Tully Blanchard has signed what All Elite Wrestling's official release has described as a "multi-show agreement" with the promotion and Shawn Spears, his new managerial client.

This comes after Blanchard appeared on the first episode of The Road to All Out on Wednesday evening. Fightful had reported earlier in the day that Spears was to be given a manager in AEW, and this was proved correct as the former Tye Dillinger introduced Tully as "the ace up his sleeve" in his battle with Cody at ALL OUT.

Blanchard's name shouldn't need much of an introduction to anyone who's followed pro-wrestling for any length of time. A founding member of the Four Horsemen, he is regarded as one of the cunning, devious, and effective heels the sport has ever seen, and counts various NWA Tag Team, Television, and United States Champions reigns amongst his biggest honours, along with a WWE Hall Of Fame induction in 2012.

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More important, Blanchard was one of Dusty Rhodes' greatest ever rivals. Another awesome wrinkle to an ALL OUT storyline that was already informed by years upon years of history.

Cody's response promo, whenever it comes, should be an absolute ripper.

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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.