Mon Dec 09 12:27:56 UTC 2024: ## Aussie Star Matthews Eyes Okada Showdown at AEW Grand Slam 2025
**Sydney, Australia –** AEW star Buddy Matthews has expressed a strong desire to face legendary New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Kazuchika Okada at AEW Grand Slam 2025, to be held in Australia. Matthews, a prominent Australian wrestler, revealed his ambitions during an appearance on the *Downunder The Ring* podcast.
While open to a Trios Title match alongside his House of Black stablemates, Brody King and Malakai Black, Matthews highlighted a singles match against Okada as a particularly appealing prospect. He cited their previous encounter in New Japan, emphasizing the symbolic significance of an Okada vs. Matthews match in Australia – “He’s Japan’s guy, I was Australia’s guy. So, like, let’s do that.”
The announcement comes as AEW prepares for its Grand Slam event in Australia in 2025, creating a highly anticipated potential clash between two wrestling icons. Matthews also mentioned a potential match against Will Ospreay as another dream matchup for the event. Okada defeated Matthews at NJPW Battle in the Valley 2021. The prospect of these dream matches has already ignited considerable excitement amongst wrestling fans.
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