Buddy Matthews Contract

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Buddy Matthews is an Australian professional wrestler currently performing on All Elite Wrestling. He was born on September 26, 1988, in Melbourne, Australia. His real name is Matthew Adams and he is also known for his work in WWE under the name Buddy Murphy and simply Murphy.

Matthews made his professional debut at the age of 19 in the Australian Independent Circuit before he caught the eyes of WWE and signed there in 2013. During his time there, Murphy won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, NXT Tag Team Championship and the WWE RAW Tag Team Championship. He left the promotion in 2021 and joined AEW the next year, where he has been a member of House of Black since then and won the AEW World Trios Championship.

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Buddy Matthews Contract

Year

Base Salary

Signing Bonus

Bonus

Total Salary

2022 - 2027

Undisclosed

N/A

N/A

Undisclosed

How much is Buddy Matthews getting paid?

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Wrestler salaries in AEW, including Buddy Matthews, are not publicly disclosed information. While there's speculation online, exact numbers are tightly guarded secrets. There are no reliable reports on how much the former AEW World Trios Champion is getting paid from the promotion under his current contract.

Buddy Matthews Career Earnings

There's no way to know exactly how much Buddy Matthews has earned throughout his career. Wrestlers' salaries, both past and present, are not publicly disclosed information for companies like AEW. Since he's had a successful career in multiple promotions, his contracts were likely substantial. Additionally, wrestlers like him can earn extra income through merchandise sales, appearances, and endorsements.

Further, as per reports, his net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. It's important to remember that net worth is not the same as career earnings, but it does give us a ballpark idea of his accumulated wealth.

Also Read: What is the net worth of Buddy Matthews?

What are the terms of Buddy Matthews’ Contract?

The exact details of Buddy Matthews' contract with AEW are unfortunately not public knowledge. Wrestling contracts are typically confidential, so the financial specifics are kept under wraps. The wrestler signed a contract with All Elite Wrestling in 2022 and it was reported that it was for a five-year period.

How much of Buddy Matthews’ Contract is guaranteed?

The specific details of Buddy Matthews’ AEW Contract are not known to the general public.

When does Buddy Matthews’ Contract Expire with AEW?

Buddy Matthews’ current AEW contract will expire in February 2027, as per various reports. Buddy Matthews signed with AEW in 2022 and made his official debut in February. There have been strong rumors suggesting that his contract is for five years.

Buddy Matthews Contract History

Promotion / Brand

Contract From

Contract To

All Elite Wrestling

February 23, 2022

Present

New Japan Pro Wrestling

November 13, 2021

March 20, 2022

Independent Circuit

September 11, 2021

January 21, 2022

WWE SmackDown

October 9, 2020

June 2, 2021

WWE RAW

October 14, 2019

October 8, 2020

WWE SmackDown

April 16, 2019

October 13, 2019

WWE 205

February 20, 2018

April 15, 2019

WWE NXT

November 23, 2013

May 18, 2018

Independent Circuit

September 8, 2007

April 13, 2013

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FAQs

A. Yes, Buddy Matthews and Rhea Ripley are together and got engaged in August 2023. 
A. Buddy Matthews was in WWE from 2013 to 2021. 
A. While there were rumors of Buddy Matthews leaving AEW, there is no such news or report so far. 
A. Buddy Matthews is still under a multi-year contract with AEW and it is not if he will return to WWE. 
A. Buddy Matthews is currently not married. However, he is engaged to Rhea Ripley since August 2023. 

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