Major League Wrestling issued the following press release confirming that Davey Richards has signed a two-year contract extension, something the legend stated earlier in an interview with Busted Open Radio.
You can read MLW’s statement, which includes a comment from CEO Court Bauer, below.
Davey Richards has re-upped with Major League Wrestling, inking a multiyear contract extension.
“Davey is one of the top pure wrestlers in the sport and I’m pumped that he’s decided to plant his flag here at MLW for several years with this new deal,” said MLW owner Court Bauer. “(Davey) has upped the standards of the in-ring product and his leadership and pride as a member of the MLW locker room is invaluable. Davey is Mr. MLW and we’re damn proud he’s made MLW his home.”
A decorated wrestler, winning world championships from Japan to America, the “American Wolf” defeated Tom Lawlor, TJPW and Bobby Fish to win the 2021 Opera Cup in November.
Davey Richards will next compete January 21 in Dallas as he fights ACH at MLW Blood & Thunder.