There’s a new second generation wrestler starting to make waves in the professional wrestling industry. The son of Rock n’ Roll Express member and wrestling legend Ricky Morton made his proper in-ring debut in 2019, and has been able to make his way into the National Wrestling Alliance – where he has been able to win the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and team with his father as “The Mortons”. Taking the nickname “Future Legend” shows his confidence, and he’s not leaving the NWA until atleast 2024 – despite interest from WWE & AEW.
Kerry Morton Signs 18 Month NWA Deal While He Finishes School
While speaking on the MattMania podcast, Kerry Morton confirmed that he will be working with NWA for the next 18 months while he finishes university.
“I just re-upped my deal with the National Wrestling Alliance for the next 18 months. It’s great how everything worked out, Pat Kenney and Billy Corgan were very open ‘we want you to attend University, we want you to get your education, we want you to be a cheerleader, and still be part of our organization.’ Billy gave me some high praise at the tapings. It happened to work out greatly. My contract will come towards an end when I graduate college. Give me 18 months starting January 1 and we’ll go from there.”
Confirming Interest From Both WWE & AEW
When asked if he’s had any interest from the leading companies in the United States, Morton had the following to say.
“Yeah, I can happily say that, yes they have. That opportunity is so surreal. With WWE and AEW, I let them know that I am in college, I plan on graduating from college, and that’s kind of the idea of what they had for me so far. When I reached out and they reached out to me and they asked me to come tryout and be part of their squad, I said, ‘I’m in University, I would still love to attend,’ which I did. Right now, I’m focusing on getting my education, which is a deal I made with my parents and grandparents before they passed. Get an education before I pursued the professional wrestling business.”
If Morton signs with AEW or WWE, it’s likely his family lineage will be acknowledged. WWE has too many multi-generational wrestlers to name, with Roman Reigns & Charlotte Flair being among the bigger names. AEW has signed the likes of Brian Pillman Jr., Nick Wayne, and Brock Anderson, and has even had Morton’s father appear on AEW Dynamite.
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