We previously reported that it was announced during Saturday’s Southside 9th Anniversary show in the United Kingdom it was announced that All Elite Wrestling signed former British Olympian Boxer Anthony Ogogo.
AEW Executive Vice President Cody Rhodes commented on Twitter as it pertains to the signing of Ogogo.
Rhodes noted on his Twitter post that he is thrilled about the signing and that Ogogo will be the first developmental project as a company.
You can read Cody’s Twitter post below:
I’m thrilled about this signing. Anthony will be our first developmental project as a company. For those who followed his boxing career and saw his Olympic acumen, you’ll be happy to see he’s now applying that passion and work-ethic to pro-wrestling training. Welcome Anthony! https://t.co/QLARQOTbof
— Cody (@CodyRhodes) October 26, 2019