AEW has one of the most talented rosters on the planet. They boast names such as Jon Moxley, Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy, and many, many more. However, there are also many other phenomenal competitors who don’t get the same amount of spotlight as the names mentioned and not mentioned. With this being said, let’s talk about The House of Black’s Buddy Matthews.
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Matthews is a name that has been underrated by many in the business. When it comes to in-ring skills, he is among some of the very best in the world when it comes down to it. Combined with that in-ring talent, is also some very great character work as well. And, there is a lot about him that fans might not know or remember.
He Was Buddy Murphy In NXT
He Was An NXT Tag Team Champion
- Matthews joined NXT in 2013.
- He was in a tag team with Wesley Blake.
- They held the NXT Tag Team Titles for 219 days.
Before he was known by the name Buddy Matthews, he was competing in WWE’s NXT under the name Buddy Murphy. He was a name that was a part of the early rebranding of NXT. In the developmental brand, Matthews saw success when he became an NXT Tag Team Champion with Wesley Blake.
Their reign as NXT Tag Team Champions was also a long one. It lasted 219 days. After a few years in the developmental brand, Matthews made his way up to the main roster.
Matthews Was A Disciple Of Seth Rollins
He Had Success In Singles And Tag Team Action
- Matthews held the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
- He was associated with Seth Rollins.
- Matthews was released in 2021.
On WWE’s main roster, Matthews had a lot of potential to ascend to being a top star. He became WWE Cruiserweight Champion. However, there was still more for Matthews to do once he began to be incorporated into the biggest storyline of his career.
Matthews’ aligned with Seth Rollins in 2020, which proved to be the most successful storyline of his career. He became a disciple to Rollins, who was the “Monday Night Messiah” at this point in his career. The AOP were also members of this group. With Rollins, Matthews became a WWE RAW Tag Team Champion and feuded with Rey Mysterio. He actually was uncomfortable with aspects of this feud as Mysterio’s daughter was a love interest of Matthews in the storyline.
However, Matthews’ career in WWE came to an end in 2021 when he was released. Afterwards, he continued wrestling in other promotions before he joined AEW.
He Is 5’11”
Matthews Is In The Middle On Height
- Matthews is the same height as Malakai Black.
- He is shorter than Brody King.
- He weighs 225lbs.
When it comes to height, Matthews finds himself right in the middle when compared to other members of the AEW roster. He stands at 5’11”. Compared to his stablemates in the House of Black, this makes him the same height as Malakai Black, but shorter than Brody King.
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He is also a bit taller than Julia Hart, who stands at 5’7”. In addition to standing at 5’11”, Matthews also weighs in at 225lbs.
Matthews Is Apart Of The House Of Black
He Joined AEW In 2022
- Matthews debuted as a member of The House of Black.
- The group held the AEW World Trios Championship.
- They held the titles for 175 days.
As a member of The House of Black, Matthews has seen success with the group. He joined the faction in 2022 at the same time he joined AEW. He was the third member of the group.
Among the accolades that The House of Black has achieved, they are former AEW World Trios Champions. Black, King, and Matthews captured the titles from The Elite at Revolution 2023. After a 175-day reign, they lost the championship to The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn at All In 2023.
Matthews Is Married To Rhea Ripley
They Met In WWE
- The couple began dating in 2022.
- They got married in 2024.
Many fans like to pit AEW and WWE against one another. However, the reality is that many in both companies are friends and in relationships. For Matthews, he is actually married to one of WWE’s biggest stars at the moment.
After meeting in WWE in 2022, Rhea Ripley and Matthews began dating each other. In June 2024, Matthews married the former Women’s World Champion. They are certainly a power couple in the world of professional wrestling. Both of them are beyond talented in the ring and have had a ton of success in the business.
He Also Dated Alexa Bliss
They Were Briefly Engaged
- Matthews dated Bliss in the late 2010s.
- They were set to be married.
- They called off their engagement.
While many know about Matthews and Ripley, he also dated another WWE star for a while. In the late 2010s, Matthews was in a relationship with Alexa Bliss.
They were paired together in NXT, with Bliss as a manager for Matthews and Blake. The two were actually even set to be married at one point. This was something that was seen on Total Divas. However, they ultimately ended up calling off their engagement.
Matthews Is 36 Years Old
He Began Wrestling In 2007
- Matthews was born on September 26.
- He was born in 1988.
Matthews has been in the professional wrestling business for a very long time. In fact, it might be longer than a lot of people realize.
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Matthews began his journey in professional wrestling in 2007. At age 36, he has been a professional wrestler for nearly two decades at this point. And while he is approaching 40 in a few years, that is not slowing him down in any capacity.
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