Category: AEW

Hook’s AEW Return Still Uncertain Following Concussion

It’s been a quiet few months for AEW’s silent assassin, Hook. The young star hasn’t wrestled since April due to a concussion, and while fans were hopeful after his brief appearance at Double or Nothing, it looks like that may have been a one-off. According to a recent Fightful Select update, there’s still no clear timetable for Hook’s return to in-ring action.

Hook popped up during the wild Anarchy in the Arena match in May, siding with The Opps and their allies against the Death Riders. While he made his presence felt—landing a shot on Claudio Castagnoli with a golf club, no less—Hook wasn’t involved in any physical bumps or attacks, suggesting he wasn’t medically cleared at the time.

Before the injury, Hook had found his footing in The Opps faction alongside Samoa Joe and Katsuyori Shibata. The trio was on track to pursue AEW Trios gold, but Hook’s concussion threw a wrench into those plans. Powerhouse Hobbs eventually stepped in, and the new lineup captured the AEW World Trios Championships in April.

Now, with Samoa Joe also off TV due to his commitments promoting Twisted Metal Season 2, The Opps have been noticeably absent from AEW programming. A double comeback for both Joe and Hook would be a big moment—but at this point, it all hinges on Hook’s health.

For now, AEW is keeping things close to the vest. If Hook is nearing a return, they’re not letting it slip. Until then, fans will just have to wait and see when the “Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil” resurfaces in the ring.

AEW Dynamite Preview 7/23/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live again from the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois as part of the promotion’s residency with the venue. It’s Shark Week for AEW Dynamite on TBS and HBO Max.

  • AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator Match: “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) vs. Billie Starkz
  • AEW World Heavyweight Champion Hangman Adam Page vs. Wheeler Yuta (Non-Title)

AEW Collision Preview 7/19/2025

AEW Collision tonight on TNT and Max from Chicago.

  • We’ll hear from the new TNT Champion Dustin Rhodes
  • Ricochet vs. AR Fox
  • ROH Champion Bandido, Mascara Dorada & Jet Speed  (Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight) vs. Don Callis Family (Lance Archer, Rocky Romero, Josh Alexander & Hechicero
  • Rush vs. Katsuyori Shibata
  • Megan Bayne vs. Tay Melo (everyone is banned from ringside)
  • Taya Valkyrie vs. Alex Windsor
  • 4-Way $200K Tag: Gates of Agony vs. The Gunns vs. CRU vs. Big Bill & Bryan Keith
  • Max Caster open challenge – who can survive the best wrestler alive

Will Ospreay Written Off AEW TV to Heal Up From Lingering Injuries

AEW fans expecting to see more of Will Ospreay after All In will have to wait a little longer — and now we know why.

Ospreay was stretchered out during the All In main event in what initially seemed like a brutal storyline beat. But according to a new report from Fightful Select, the exit wasn’t just for show. The English star is reportedly dealing with minor injuries that have been piling up in recent weeks, and AEW officials decided it was time for him to take some real time off to recover. While there’s no exact timeline for his return, sources told Fightful that Ospreay is expected to miss more than a month of action.

Fans may recall that Ospreay recently suffered a broken nose during a match with Swerve Strickland — an injury he bounced back from quickly. However, it appears that other nagging issues have caught up with him.

At All In, Ospreay and Strickland joined forces to defeat The Young Bucks, former AEW World Tag Team Champions. But the night didn’t end there for Ospreay. In the show’s chaotic main event between Jon Moxley and Hangman Adam Page, Ospreay inserted himself to fend off Moxley’s Death Riders faction. His involvement led to him being attacked — first by Gabe Kidd, and then by Claudio Castagnoli, who viciously trapped Ospreay’s neck in a chair, setting up the dramatic stretcher spot.

Ospreay wasn’t the only surprise backup for Page. The match saw shocking returns from Bryan Danielson — who arrived in disguise to lay out Kidd, Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta — and Darby Allin, who delivered a Coffin Drop onto the trio.

For now, AEW will be without one of its top international stars as Ospreay takes time to rest and heal. Given his track record, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him back sooner rather than later — but it sounds like this time, the break is much needed.

AEW Dynamite Preview 5/16/2025

AEW begins its multi-week residency tonight from the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois. Tonight’s show, which is airs live on TBS and HBO Max beginning at 8:00 pm ET.

  • Fallout from All In Texas
  • Hangman Adam Page to open the show
  • “Timeless” Toni Storm victory speech
  • Hangman Page, Mark Briscoe and Powerhouse Hobbs vs. The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli)

Report: Red Velvet Suffers Neck Injury During CMLL-NJPW Event in Mexico

ROH Women’s Television Champion Red Velvet is reportedly dealing with a neck injury sustained during her recent appearance at the joint AEW-NJPW-CMLL show in Mexico City — a setback that has already shaken up Ring of Honor’s women’s division.

On the June 22 event at Arena Mexico, Velvet squared off against CMLL’s Kira in a non-title match that kicked off the night. Though Velvet picked up the win in under 10 minutes, it appears the victory came at a price. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Velvet suffered the injury during that bout.

While the exact severity of the neck issue hasn’t been confirmed, AEW President Tony Khan recently announced that Velvet would be sidelined and unable to compete at Supercard of Honor. In fact, the situation was serious enough for Khan to introduce an interim Women’s TV Champion — a title now held by Mina Shirakawa, who captured it at Friday’s event. With Shirakawa in place, Velvet’s first match back — whenever that may be — seems all but set.

Velvet’s journey in AEW began back in 2020, where she made headlines stepping in for Brandi Rhodes in the highly publicized mixed tag match featuring Jade Cargill and Shaquille O’Neal. After a rocky rivalry with Cargill — including multiple losses — Velvet eventually joined forces with her as part of The Baddies stable. An injury later sidelined Velvet, and Cargill’s eventual move to WWE left Velvet to carve her own path in ROH, where she became the second-ever Women’s TV Champion last July.

Now, with her in-ring future momentarily on hold, fans will have to wait and see how long Velvet is out — and how this injury reshapes the landscape of the ROH women’s division.

Tony Khan Opens Up on Last-Minute Decision to Pull Adam Cole from AEW All In 2025

AEW All In: Texas featured plenty of big moments, but one of the most emotional came when Adam Cole walked to the ring — not to wrestle, but to announce he wasn’t medically cleared to compete. Even more concerning, Cole hinted through tears that his wrestling career might be hanging in the balance.

Cole’s AEW journey has been a frustrating one, plagued by a string of injuries and setbacks. Just when it looked like he was about to regain his footing, another issue would knock him off course.

During the post-show media scrum, AEW President Tony Khan shed some light on the difficult decision to pull Cole from the card — a move that came together at the last minute.

“Somewhere between late last night and early this morning, we talked, and he wasn’t feeling well,” Khan revealed. “That’s the unpredictable nature of these kinds of injuries. It’s important that Adam Cole takes the time he needs to get right. Right now, there’s no timeline on when he’ll be able to wrestle — or even speak publicly again.”

Khan admitted the change caught him off guard. Up until the night before the show, Cole was still set to defend the TNT Championship against Kyle Fletcher.

“We had everything lined up for the pay-per-view. The plan was Adam Cole versus Kyle Fletcher for the TNT Title,” Khan confirmed.

For Cole’s fans, it’s been a tough stretch — one filled with hope, only to be met with more bad news. At this point, the focus may be shifting from when he’ll return to the ring to simply hoping he regains his health and quality of life beyond wrestling.

AEW All In Texas Results 2025

Sons of Texas def. Shane Taylor Promotions

Big Boom AJ & The Conglomeration def. The Callis Family

FTR def. The Outrunners

AEW Trios championship: The Opps (c) def. Death Riders & Gabe Kidd

MJF wins the Casino Gauntlet for a future AEW World title shot

Vacant TNT championship: Dustin Rhodes def. Kyle Fletcher, Daniel Garcia, and Sammy Guevara

Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay def. The Young Bucks

Athena wins the Casino Gauntlet for a future AEW Women’s World title shot

AEW Tag championship: The Hurt Syndicate (c) def. JetSpeed vs. The Patriarchy

After the bell, FTR climbed into the ring, clearly incensed after being caught in the crossfire. Christian tried to backtrack and lead his team out of the ring, but then—shockingly—Nick Wayne turned on his mentor, dropping Christian Cage with the Unprettier to a stunned reaction from the crowd.

FTR looked on in disbelief, then nodded in encouragement. As Nick looked for finality, they slid in steel chairs and set up for a Con-Chair-To—until the arrival of Cope brought the arena to its feet.

“Spike” in hand, the Rated R Superstar stormed the ring, steamrolling Wayne and clearing the field. He then helped Christian to his feet, looked him in the eye, and simply said:

“Go find yourself.”

AEW Women’s World championship: Toni Storm (c) def. Mercedes Moné

AEW Unified Championship: Kazuchika Okada (Continental) def. Kenny Omega (International)

AEW World Championship: Hangman Page def. Jon Moxley (c)

A bag was passed to Moxley—a plastic bag, like the one used to end Bryan Danielson’s career months earlier. As Mox prepared to suffocate Page, Darby Allin appeared in a video promo—filmed from the summit of Mount Everest—promising revenge. And then…

Bryan Danielson returned.

Dressed in blue, disguised under a mask, Danielson exploded into the ring with a Busaiku Knee and began unloading kicks on every Death Rider in sight. The arena erupted.

Seconds later, Darby Allin rappelled down from the ceiling, descending like a specter of vengeance. He wiped out the remaining Death Riders with a Coffin Drop, while Danielson launched Wheeler over the barricade.

Back in the ring, Hangman dropped Moxley with a Buckshot Lariat, and followed it with a Deadeye off the apron and through a table. As Moxley struggled to rise, Marina Shafir helped him up, flipping off Page. But the fight wasn’t over yet.

The Young Bucks hit the ring with a Superkick Party and an EVP Trigger, aiding Moxley and introducing a bed of nails from under the ring. Moxley drove Page into it with a Blackout, followed by a Paradigm Shift into the nails. Yet somehow, Hangman survived.

As Moxley demanded the locked briefcase containing the AEW World Title, wanting to take out the championship and brandish it as a weapon against Hangman—”I want him to taste it,”—Prince Nana appeared and handcuffed Marina Shafir to the barricade. 

And moments later, Swerve Strickland made his choice.

Striding to the ring with Hangman’s own steel chain, Swerve took out the Young Bucks, then walked to the apron and handed the chain to his former bitter rival. Hangman didn’t hesitate.

He wrapped the chain around his fist, leveled Moxley with loaded punches, then looped it around his neck and draped him over the top rope. A Buckshot Lariat into the bed of nails followed. And with one final heave, Page hung Moxley over the top rope again, the chain cinched tight.

Mox struggled with sheer panic all over his face, but he had no recourse. A quick tap-out gave Page the championship once more. He grabbed the briefcase, ripped it open, and brought that big, beautiful belt back into the light, where it belongs. Holding the championship high over his head, Hangman got emotional, while the entire crowd in Arlington celebrated as one.

Source: AEW

Adam Cole Forced To Vacate AEW TNT Title, Fatal 4-Way At All In.

Tony Khan forced TNT Champion Adam Cole to vacate title ahead of today’s AEW All In Texas PPV, stating Cole is not medically cleared to compete.

There will be a Fatal 4-Way match to determine a new Champion. Kyle Fletcher will be one of the four in the match along with Dustin Dustin Rhodes. Sammy Guevara and Daniel Garcia.

AEW All-In Texas: 7/12/2025 (Card)

AEW All-In Texas – Saturday July 12, 2025 – 3pm ET/2pm CT/12pm PT – Globe Life Field – Arlington, TX.

CARD

  • AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Hangman Page in a Texas Death Match
  • AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Mercedes Moné
  • Title vs. Title: International Champion Kenny Omega (c) vs. Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada (c) in winner take all
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship: Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin (c) vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight vs. Christian Cage & Nick Wayne
  • TNT Championship: Adam Cole (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher
  • Men’s Casino Gauntlet: #1 Mark Briscoe, #2 MJF, Mistico, and more (winner earns world title shot)
  • Women’s Casino Gauntlet: #1 Kris Statlander and more (winner earns women’s world title shot)
  • Young Bucks vs. Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay (EVP power on the line against no world title shots for one year)