Published: Dec 17, 2024 by Connel Rumsey | Last Updated: Dec 17, 2024 by Connel Rumsey
Connel has over five years of wrestling journalism experience writing about some of the biggest stories from across the wrestling world. Being a fan for 20 years, Connel has an expansive knowledge from a wide range of various wrestling promotions, including WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA and Joshi.@connel1405
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An AEW star is set for a match against a WWE ID signed talent, managed by another AEW star, at an upcoming independent show.
A number of independent wrestlers were recently announced to have signed contracts with WWE’s new WWE ID program, which is set to provide a path for prospects to start a career with WWE.
One of the names signed was Bryce Donovan, who was trained by Create A Pro Wrestling Academy, and he has now been announced for a rather interesting match up.
Today, Beyond Wrestling announced that Donovan will be in action at their upcoming Heavy Lies The Crown show, facing off against current AEW star and former TBS Champion Kris Statlander.
Interestingly, Donovan will also be accompanied by another AEW star, Smart Mark Sterling.
Kris Statlander made her in-ring return on last week’s AEW Collision show after not competing since her defeat to Mercedes Mone at AEW Full Gear.
BREAKING: @callmekrisstat 🆚 @BryceDShook w/ @MarkSterlingEsq has been signed for "Heavy Lies The Crown" on Tuesday, 12/31 at White Eagle in Worcester!
🎟️ New Year's Eve tickets: https://t.co/aEukOmNwHE
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– @AtrocityKrule 🆚 @MarcusMathers1
– @alternative_ag 🆚 @b3cca4ever pic.twitter.com/2RDXetLqaF— Beyond Wrestling (@beyondwrestling) December 17, 2024
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