Shelton Benjamin is All Elite.
After making his AEW debut and reuniting with MVP on the October 2nd episode of AEW Dynamite, Shelton Benjamin competed in his first match in AEW on the October 16th episode of AEW Dynamite. There, he defeated Lio Rush in a singles match.
Tony Khan then confirmed that Benjamin had officially signed with AEW, as he was "All Elite."
What an amazing debut tonight on Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite!
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) October 17, 2024
Welcome to @TBSNetwork + @AEW, Shelton Benjamin!@Sheltyb803 is ALL ELITE! pic.twitter.com/GG1P9lRi0T
Benjamin has had multiple stints with WWE. Among other accolades, he is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion, United States Champion, and Tag Team Champion. WWE released him in a wave of cuts in September 2023. He has also competed for ROH, NJPW, and NOAH.
As announced on the October 16th episode of AEW Dynamite, Benjamin will face Swerve Strickland at AEW Fright Night Dynamite.
Figthful Select previously reported that Benjamin had signed with AEW.
Click here to catch up on our coverage of the October 16th episode of AEW Dynamite. For a full review, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.
