AEW Signs Tully Blanchard

Following the news of WWE Hall of Famer Tully Blanchard serving as the manager of Shawn Spears, AEW has announced that the legendary pro wrestler has signed a contract with the promotion.

All Elite Wrestling issued a press release on Thursday revealing that Blanchard has signed a multi-show contract with AEW and Spears. Rather than the term manager, AEW noted that Blanchard will serve as his Exclusive Advisor in AEW.

Blanchard, who was a member of the Four Horsemen, held the NWA World Television Title and multiple tag team titles during his career.

The pro wrestling legend is slated to be in Spears’ corner when he steps into the squared circle to take on Cody Rhodes at AEW All Out. AEW President and CEO Tony Khan commented on the signing via the press release.

“Shawn Spears’ new advisor Tully Blanchard is a legendary retired wrestler and a canny tactician known worldwide for his vicious streak and penchant for chicanery. Given the challenge that Shawn has issued to Cody for a match at ALL OUT as well as the long, bitter history between Tully and the Rhodes family, plus Shawn’s recent behavior in AEW, it appears that Tully Blanchard has a great deal of influence over Shawn’s intents and actions. This indicates that going forward Shawn Spears will be one of the most feared and unpredictable wrestlers in AEW.”

AEW All Out will take place on August 31st at the Sears Centre in Chicago, IL and has already sold out.