Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
School
Liverpool John Moores University, Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Wirral Grammar School For Boys
- Sam has amassed over 5 million reads during his time reporting All Elite Wrestling between 2021 and 2023.
- He is the proud owner and runner of the Five Star Meltzer and All Elite Meltzer Instagram accounts.
- One of his earliest news articles was shared on social media by AEW star Bishop Kaun.
Experience
Having started out as a writer in 2021 covering football for Cult Kits, Sam would find his true calling covering professional wrestling later that same year. He would begin writing for The Sportster as a List Writer before being hired by Sportskeeda Wrestling to be a news writer for their AEW team. He would produce over 2,500 pieces, including news, features, and lists, between 2021 and 2023 before moving on to Static Media as a member of the Wrestling Inc. news team. During this time, Sam has produced work for Give Me Sport and Vendetta Sports Media, covering football, MMA, and wrestling.
Education
Sam graduated from John Moores University in 2018 with a degree in creative writing and film studies. During his three years of courses, he produced short films, screenplays, and stories.
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AEW commentator Tony Schiavone said he couldn't believe two things that he saw in matches at Double or Nothing, one of which involved a WWE Hall of Famer.
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Thunder Rosa got to talk to Mercedes Mone before her TBS Championship win at AEW Double or Nothing, and there were definitely some nerves on show from the CEO.
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AEW International Champion Will Ospreay is the latest wrestler to share his thoughts on the tribalism between fans of his promotion and WWE.
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A new report shines some light on Natalya's WWE contract status at a time when deals for stars across the company seem to be expiring left and right.
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WWE is in the midst of a ton of uncertainty when it comes to expiring contracts, and a new report provides an update on the status of Richochet's deal.
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Tony Khan reportedly purchased extra minutes for AEW Double or Nothing 2024 months in advance, as he was wary of the competition on the night.
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Rumored WWE signee Giulia is out of action with a wrist injury. Here is the latest backstage update on her status with the sports entertainment giant.
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With Jordynne Grace debuting on "WWE NXT," Dave Meltzer has commented on WWE stars potentially going to TNA and other promotions in the coming months.
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With AEW currently negotiating a new media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, Tony Khan has commented on potentially adding another hour of TV.
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Frankie Kazarian was one of the first wrestlers to join AEW, and he has positive and negative memories of working for Tony Khan's promotion.
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Dave Meltzer of the "Wrestling Observer Radio" has provided an update on Becky Lynch's future plans in wrestling amid rumors of her WWE exit.
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AEW commentator Jim Ross has compared an AEW star to Jeff Hardy, highlighting how the youngster has many similar characteristics to a young Hardy.
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WWE Hall of Famer, Eric Bischoff, who has been vocal about his criticism of AEW in the past, has highlighted what AEW did right in the Jack Perry fire stunt.
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Eric Bischoff has detailed why the Bill Goldberg and Steven Regal match in WCW went awry, and stated who is to blame for it.
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Fresh off the heels of Double or Nothing, how many fans tuned in for AEW's return to the KIA Forum in Los Angeles for the May 29 edition of "AEW Dynamite?"
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The May 28 edition of "WWE NXT" saw the debut of former AEW star Ethan Page and the arrival of TNA star Jordynne Grace, but how many fans caught the show live?
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Giulia provided an update on her condition ahead of her likely debut in WWE NXT.
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Alpha Academy's abusive patriarch Chad Gable is apparently nearing the expiration date on his contract, despite being in a high-profile storyline.
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