The new AEW TNT Champion, Kyle Fletcher, is staying with All Elite Wrestling for the long haul. A new report has confirmed that the rising star quietly signed a new long-term, multi-year contract with the company earlier this year. The deal is said to be a significant one, signaling AEW’s immense faith in Fletcher as a future cornerstone of the promotion.
Kyle Fletcher Signs New Multi-Year AEW Contract
According to a new report from Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp, AEW sources have confirmed that Kyle Fletcher recently re-signed with the company. The report notes that the new multi-year deal was agreed to earlier this spring, well before his recent championship victory. AEW President Tony Khan has reportedly communicated to others that he sees Fletcher as a major part of the company’s future, a sentiment that is now backed up by a significant contractual commitment. The deal was negotiated by a representative on Fletcher’s behalf, a common practice for top-level talent.
An Investment in the Future
The report also sheds light on the financial details of the agreement, describing it as a “big money deal, especially in relation to Fletcher’s age.” At just 26 years old, Fletcher is one of the youngest champions on the AEW roster, and this new contract represents a massive investment in his potential. By locking down one of the world’s most promising young talents for the foreseeable future, AEW is ensuring that a key piece of its next generation will be built around the Australian star. The company clearly sees him as a wrestler who can grow into a main event player and a locker room leader for years to come.
From Tag Team Specialist to Singles Champion
Kyle Fletcher’s journey to singles stardom in AEW has been a steady and impressive climb. He first made his name in the company as one-half of the popular and critically acclaimed tag team, Aussie Open, alongside his partner Mark Davis. The duo quickly established themselves as one of the best tag teams in the world, capturing the ROH World Tag Team Championships and putting on a series of classic matches. However, after Davis was sidelined with a long-term injury, Fletcher was forced to embark on a singles run. He has thrived in this new role, showcasing his incredible athleticism and versatility as a solo competitor.
His breakout moment came just over a week ago, when he defeated the legendary Dustin Rhodes in a brutal and bloody Street Fight on AEW Collision to capture the TNT Championship. It was his first-ever singles title in AEW and the culmination of his impressive run. He then immediately followed that up with a successful first title defense against the legendary NJPW star Tomohiro Ishii on this past Saturday’s episode of Collision. His new contract, which was signed before this championship victory, indicates that this TNT title reign is not a fluke, but rather the beginning of a major, long-term push for the young star.
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