AEW/ROH talent Leila Grey has officially taken the next step in her recovery journey after confirming she recently underwent knee surgery.
Grey shared the update through her Instagram Stories, revealing that the procedure went smoothly following the torn ACL she suffered late last year. She told fans she’s already back home and preparing to start rehabilitation immediately.
“Hey guys. I finally had my knee surgery yesterday. Everything went well. I’m home recovering and starting therapy tomorrow. Thank you all for the support during this time,” Grey wrote.
The injury dates back to the December 6 episode of AEW Collision, where Grey challenged Mercedes Moné for the TBS Championship. The match was cut short after it became clear something was wrong, with Moné securing the win shortly after. Grey later explained the moment things went south, noting that she felt a pop in her knee after an awkward step while being driven into the corner. A second pop followed minutes later during a knee strike, confirming the severity of the situation.
Despite the setback, Grey didn’t immediately go under the knife. She previously shared that limited mobility in her knee delayed the surgery process into early 2025. Even more impressive, she pushed through the injury to compete in the World Beauty Fitness & Fashion competition just one week after the match.
Wearing a decorated knee brace, Grey managed to capture first place in the Diva Fitness Model 35+ category—an achievement that turned heads given the circumstances. She even brushed off any doubts about competing while injured, making it clear she wasn’t about to back down.
Now with surgery behind her, Grey’s focus shifts fully to recovery and rehab. There’s no timetable yet for her return to AEW action, but if her resilience so far is any indication, she’ll be one to watch once she’s cleared to step back into the ring.
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