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Necro Butcher WWE Legends deal

Overview

Independent deathmatch wrestling veteran Necro Butcher, born Dylan Keith Summers, has signed a WWE Legends deal. The agreement, reportedly spearheaded by WWE President Nick Khan, grants the company rights to use Butcher’s name, image, and likeness for various projects and digital content.

While Butcher has never competed in a WWE ring during his 28-year career, the deal is intended to facilitate his inclusion in future WWE 2K video games. This follows a pattern of securing agreements with hardcore wrestling figures to bolster digital rosters. Butcher has stated he will continue to honor his existing independent wrestling commitments.

Entities

Nick Khan · WWE · Necro Butcher · The Necro Butcher · Dylan Keith Summers

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    WWE signs Necro Butcher to Legends deal for video games

    WWE has signed deathmatch legend Necro Butcher to a Legends deal, primarily to include him in future WWE 2K video games.

  2. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Necro Butcher signs WWE Legends deal

    Veteran independent wrestler Necro Butcher has signed a WWE Legends deal, despite never having competed for the company. WWE President Nick Khan reportedly spearheaded the agreement.

Sources

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