Michael Oku has established himself as one of the top wrestlers on the UK independent scene, having standout matches with the likes of Will Ospreay and MJF.
When AEW traveled overseas for AEW All In in 2024, the promotion held AEW Dynamite in Cardiff, Wales ahead of the event. Oku participated in a dark match ahead of the tapings, facing Serpentico.
"With the Cardiff thing, there was like, 'Fightful Select. There have been discussions for Michael to be on the tapings.' If there has been, they haven't been with me. Then, it happened. We were told, 'Get out of your suits. Speedy, our main photographer is here, and he's happy to take promo pictures with all you.' We all did that. Took our suits off, put our wrestling gear on, got photos taken, took my gear off, put my suit back on. I've gone to catering and eating. 'Screw it, the show is about to start. I'm going to get more catering. I'm hungry.' I'm getting more food, and there's Chris Hero coming up to me, 'You're wrestling.' 'Huh?' 'Against Serpentico.' It was like half an hour. 'Cool,'" recalled Oku while speaking to Pursuit Pro Wrestling.
Oku was victorious in the bout, but has not been back in AEW.
He is the reigning RevPro Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion.
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