Black praised Matthews’ conflict with Andrade El Idolo on the premiere episode of “AEW Collision” on June 17. The previous “NXT” Champion thought there was consistency within the bout and spoke extremely in regards to the promoting from each wrestlers. Black stated Matthews’ battle with El Idolo was certainly one of his favourite matches this 12 months. The 38-year-old mentioned Matthews’ growth on the AEW roster. 

“With regards to Buddy, I feel it is — and I need to say this delicately with out — it is a type of criticism that I feel is usable and likewise understood by him,” Black stated. “I feel it is the flexibility to take a step ahead and separate himself when it comes to being an elite character. The place I really feel like individuals mechanically come [and] flock to me as a result of there is a stage of confidence. And do not get me improper, Buddy has all the arrogance on the earth. 

“However I suppose that Buddy generally is in a step the place he is like, ‘Properly, Tom’s [Black’s real name] that man. I haven’t got to be that man.’ I simply suppose that Buddy has accepted the a part of that for himself … Possibly it is stress? Possibly he simply would not need to? Possibly he is very content material with how he’s as a result of, on the similar time, he does phenomenal stuff … Possibly it is simply one thing he is nonetheless determining for himself.”

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