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?
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.
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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 |