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Necro Butcher signs WWE Legends deal
Independent deathmatch wrestling veteran Necro Butcher, born Dylan Keith Summers, has signed a WWE Legends deal. The agreement, also referred to as a “Nostalgia” deal, grants WWE the rights to use his name, image, and likeness for various projects and digital content.
Notably, Butcher has never competed in a WWE ring during his 28-year career. He announced the partnership via social media, stating that the offer arrived the day after he left his regular job. He emphasized that he will continue to honor his existing independent wrestling commitments and will not be making any apology videos or speeches regarding the move.
WWE President Nick Khan is reported to have spearheaded the deal. This follows a similar pattern where Khan was involved in securing agreements with the estates of other hardcore wrestling figures, such as New Jack. Butcher, 53, is well known for his work in promotions like Ring of Honor, CZW, and IWA Mid-South, and was recently featured in the series ‘Dark Side of the Ring’.
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Dylan Keith Summers · Necro Butcher · Nick Khan · The Necro Butcher · WWE
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The deal may involve various WWE-related projects that have already been discussed. slamwrestling.net · www.ringsidenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The wrestler will continue to perform at scheduled independent wrestling shows. slamwrestling.net · www.pwtorch.com · www.ringsidenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Necro Butcher has never previously wrestled for the WWE. slamwrestling.net · www.pwtorch.com · www.ringsidenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The WWE offer arrived one day after the wrestler left his regular job. slamwrestling.net · www.pwtorch.com · www.ringsidenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Necro Butcher has signed a basic WWE Legends deal. slamwrestling.net · www.pwtorch.com · www.ringsidenews.com