Big Damo Explains Decision To Sign With MLW, How An Injury Delayed His Signing

Big Damo is officially Major League, with the news of his signing with MLW being announced on April 21.

This is Damo’s first wrestling contract in the United States since he was released by WWE in 2021. He has competed for various US promotions, including AEW, but has largely competed overseas.

Speaking to Jeremy Lambert and Joel Pearl on Fightful’s In The Weeds, Damo discussed his decision to sign with MLW.

“You hear a million times, it’s pretty easy to get dangled carrots and things like that when you’re a former WWE superstar. MLW has been very straightforward. They got in touch, they were very patient, I was recovering from a minor injury, and they were very patient with me. We were able to work out something very quickly. I’m delighted. It’s an incredible roster. My mind was kind of blown when I was looking at it because there are so many lads I’ve worked with and some that I’ve trained. One of my best friends, Donovan Dijak is there as well. It’s really checking all the boxes for me. Most importantly for me, they were very patient with my recovery and little things like that go a long way for me. I’ve been wrestling for 22 years. To have a stacked roster and to be straightforward is as good as it gets 22 years in,” he said.

Asked about his injury that delayed things, Damo revealed, “I dislocated my shoulder in January. I had a minor tear after. I’ve done my best to work around it as best I can, but I’ve had to miss a couple of dates in Ireland for OTT. They’ve been very gracious to help me recover, and MLW were great. I was meant to start in January, but I had to miss due to rehab. I’ve been working around it as best I can. MLW has been very patient. I’m fighting fit and ready to go. It’s been phenomenal to have that grace. It’s one of those things where a big opportunity might come around, and you end up missing it because of one thing or another. I thought this was one of those times, but MLW worked with me, and I’m very excited it paid off.”

Damo is scheduled to appear at the May 9 MLW tapings in Chattanooga, TN.

Fans can watch the full interview with Damo in the video above.