5 ways AEW could book Buddy Matthews after his surprise debut on Dynamite

#2. Buddy Matthews could have a rematch with Bryan Danielson in AEW

Fun fact: the former Buddy Murphy held a pinfall victory over Bryan Danielson when they both wrestled on WWE SmackDown back in 2019.

It was an upset victory as Danielson was a huge star in WWE. Since then, Danielson has elevated his aura to another level in AEW, cementing his status as the best technical wrestler in the world.

It's the right time to run this match back in a new promotion and setting. With fewer restrictions, this could be a show-stealer on any given night. With Danielson making it clear he wants to mentor younger stars in the company, Matthews would make the perfect protege.

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#1. Buddy Matthews wrestles Kenny Omega in a dream match

Buddy Matthews sat down for an interview with the Wrestling Republic last year shortly after his WWE release and opened up about a range of topics, including dream matches and his future goals in wrestling.

When asked about who he wants to wrestle now that he's a free agent, Murphy called out Malakai Black and former AEW Champion Kenny Omega:

“Who do I want to get after, like a dream, umm I will say two alright, I will say Kenny Omega and I will say Malakia Black because there is unfinished business. I feel like him and I will be going back and forth for a while.”

Buddy Matthews vs. Kenny Omega is something we've never seen before as they haven't set foot in the same promotion before. Regardless, they share similar wrestling styles, emphasizing strikes and top-level athleticism. With Omega being the bigger star, this could be a great way to put over Matthews.