Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
BK Westbrook Recalls 1-Minute AEW Collision Match With Mike Bailey
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 22

BK Westbrook Recalls 1-Minute AEW Collision Match With Mike Bailey

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 22

Summary

  • BK Westbrook said his May appearance on AEW "Collision" marked his first chance to wrestle on the show, after previously doing background extra work.
  • Just over 1 minute against Mike Bailey gave the North Carolina independent wrestler a national TV showcase, even though he competed under the single name "Westbrook."
  • Westbrook said familiarity with people in AEW and past independent-show history with Bailey made the opportunity especially meaningful.
  • In August, Westbrook is set to face Epidemiyus Jr. at Pandemonium Pro's "JoJo" event, a fundraiser for the family of wrestler Jordan Saint, who died in a car crash.

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