Category: AEW

Backstage Update on Will Ospreay’s Injury Status: AEW Star Facing Neck Setback

AEW standout Will Ospreay has been noticeably absent from in-ring competition since early July, when he teamed with Swerve Strickland to defeat The Young Bucks at All In. While Ospreay recently addressed his absence on AEW Dynamite, revealing that he’s been dealing with herniated discs in his neck, there’s now more insight into just how serious his condition might be.

According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reports that Ospreay has been battling neck issues for months. The severity of the injury, however, only became fully apparent to him recently. That delay in diagnosis mirrors a similar situation WWE’s Kevin Owens faced earlier this year—though in Owens’ case, the damage was reportedly worse and may keep him sidelined into 2026.

Ospreay had expressed optimism about returning by Forbidden Door, which is set for Sunday, August 24 at London’s O2 Arena. However, Meltzer is skeptical that timeline is realistic, suggesting a rushed comeback could jeopardize Ospreay’s long-term health and potentially shorten his career.

“Pro wrestling should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint,” Meltzer wrote, emphasizing the importance of patience when it comes to injury recovery.

As of now, Ospreay is not officially booked for Forbidden Door. The show currently features “Timeless” Toni Storm defending the AEW Women’s World Championship against ROH Women’s Champion Athena, the Hurt Syndicate putting their AEW World Tag Team Titles on the line against the winners of an ongoing tag tournament, and a featured bout involving NJPW legend Hiroshi Tanahashi as he nears the twilight of his in-ring career.

Fans are hoping for a speedy recovery for Ospreay, but all signs point to AEW playing the long game with one of their top international stars—a wise move if they want him at 100% for the long haul.

AEW Collision Preview 7/31/2025

AEW Collision airs live again Thursday Night from the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois as part of the promotion’s residency with the venue on TBS and HBO Max.

  • TNT Championship – Chicago Street Fight: Dustin Rhodes (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher
  • AEW World Tag Team Eliminator Tournament Quarterfinal: Gates of Agony vs. Brodido (Brody King & Bandido)
  • AEW World Tag Team Eliminator Tournament Semifinal: FTR vs. Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn & Juice Robinson)
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Thekla
  • Kris Statlander in action

WWE Dynamite Preview 7/30/2025

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

  • AEW World Heavyweight Championship (Everyone is banned from ringside): “Hangman” Adam Page (c) vs. Jon Moxley
  • AEW World Tag Team Eliminator Tournament: The Outrunners vs. The Young Bucks
  • MJF will appear live

Mercedes Moné Adds Two More Titles in Poland, Continues Championship Takeover

Mercedes Moné’s reign of dominance shows no signs of slowing down. On Sunday, the CEO made history once again by capturing two inaugural championships in one night while competing in Poland. Moné walked out of the event as the first-ever Prime Time Women’s Champion and the inaugural BestYa Women’s Champion, defeating local standout Diana Strong in a highly anticipated main event.

According to Fightful, the AEW TBS Champion sealed the deal by delivering her signature backstabber before locking in the Bank Statement, forcing Strong to tap out. The victory adds yet another pair of belts to an already stacked trophy case—and cements Moné’s status as one of the most decorated wrestlers in the world right now.

Here’s a look at her current championship collection:

  • AEW TBS Championship
  • EWA Women’s Championship
  • CMLL World Women’s Championship
  • Queen of Southside Championship
  • RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship
  • 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Winner
  • Prime Time Women’s Championship (inaugural)
  • BestYa Women’s Championship (inaugural)

Moné’s run has seen her hop continents and cross promotional lines, picking up titles in AEW, CMLL, RevPro, and beyond. Since returning to action earlier this year, she’s made it clear her goal isn’t just to dominate AEW—it’s to build a legacy that spans the entire wrestling world.

With her global gold rush showing no signs of slowing, the only question now is: who, if anyone, can stop Mercedes Moné?

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.