Fightful Select reported today that Buddy Murphy, now Buddy Matthews, is headed to AEW, according to talent.
He’s been a free agent since about September following his WWE departure. Those in AEW have indicated that there was growing interest and rumblings about Matthews joining the company in some capacity.
The outlet has heard that there were creative pitches made and one source said that creative is already decided. Several talent in AEW have been told that the working plan is to bring him in.