Buddy Matthews, known during his WWE tenure as Buddy Murphy, is one of several former WWE talents now part of All Elite Wrestling’s growing roster, showcasing the ongoing rivalry between these two major American wrestling promotions. Throughout his seven years in WWE, Matthews transitioned from its developmental system to the main roster, achieving notable success such as winning the Cruiserweight Championship and the RAW Tag Team Championship alongside Seth Rollins.
During this period, Matthews developed lasting friendships within WWE, including with Jamie Noble, a former wrestler turned producer at WWE. Recently, Matthews expressed admiration for Noble’s impressive physical transformation, liking a post Noble shared on Instagram highlighting his progress.
Maintaining Bonds Despite Career Shifts
Jamie Noble has been with WWE since 2005, initially as an in-ring competitor before moving into a producer role. Like Matthews, Noble also held the Cruiserweight Championship during his WWE career. Their ongoing connection reflects the strong relationships Matthews maintains from his WWE days, even as his focus has shifted to AEW.
Uncertainty Surrounding Buddy Matthews’ WWE Return
Since joining AEW in 2022, Buddy Matthews has balanced a promising wrestling career with personal ties to former colleagues. Notably, he is married to AEW star Rhea Ripley. Ripley recently spoke on Allenownz Wrasslin regarding the possibility of Matthews returning to WWE, now led by Triple H. She admitted uncertainty, saying,
“she wasn’t sure if Buddy would return to the promotion, but added that anything could happen in the future.”
Before an ankle injury sidelined him earlier this year, Matthews was enjoying a successful run in AEW. He earned the World Trios Championship alongside Brody King and Malakai Black and was in contention for singles titles. His current situation leaves open questions about his immediate in-ring future, but his past achievements and connections keep fans hopeful.
