As noted before, “Speedball” Mike Bailey signed a contract with AEW this past January and was in the process of getting a new work visa for the United States.
Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show at the Save Mart Center at Fresno State in Fresno, California featured Bailey making his official in-ring debut for AEW. Bailey was revealed as the Wild Card competitor in the AEW International Championship Eliminator Tournament.
“SPEEDBALL” MIKE BAILEY IS THE WILD CARD! They face The Beast Mortos RIGHT NOW in their debut for a chance to challenge AEW International Champion Kenny Omega!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 13, 2025
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & Max@SpeedballBailey | @BeastMortos | @KennyOmegamanX pic.twitter.com/Dgprye30V6
Following the match, AEW CEO Tony Khan announced that Bailey has been officially signed to the company.
He made a very successful debut on Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite tonight, and now it’s official: @SpeedballBailey is ALL ELITE!
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 13, 2025
Thank you all watching AEW tonight, live on @TBSNetwork and/or @StreamOnMax right NOW! pic.twitter.com/ej4CgsEiuB

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