Sources close to the situation claim that Micheal Graves has officially resigned with XWF. Although there was talk of Graves signing a legends contract, or working behind the scenes earlier in the week, our source claims that Graves has in fact signed a talent contract and is expected to debut on television soon.

When the news first leaked that Micheal Graves was negotiating a return, XWF owner Vincent Lane posted a responce, teasing a possible Micheal Graves vs Michael Graves match.

Dudes, it seems only natural that this match would take place on a huge PPV scale! So what say you two? Graves versus Graves - what are the stakes? What is the match? WILL THE REAL MICHAEL GRAVES PLEASE STAND UP???

Micheal Graves was very quick to respond with a written statement

The owner of the XWF has suggested a match between myself and "The Franchise" Michael Graves. I would be a lair if I denied the fact that this new Michael Graves has been the catalyst that renewed my interest in the XWF after a decade away. However the question remains, what are my intentions? Perhaps I plan on erasing this pretender from the XWF, and securing my lost legacy once and for all. Or maybe I see something in this kid, perhaps I only plan on offering my service as a mentor, or even as a tag team partner. Unfortunately Vincent, these are not questions that I am prepared to answer at this time. As for "The Franchise", just know that I will be watching, and I shall make my intentions clear soon enough.