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Update On AEW Return Of Orange Cassidy

After six months on the shelf, Orange Cassidy is finally on his way back to AEW programming. The former International Champion has been out since March with a torn pectoral muscle, but all signs point to his long-awaited return this Wednesday on AEW Dynamite.

Over the weekend, Cassidy’s Conglomeration allies Mark Briscoe and Kyle O’Reilly all but confirmed his involvement in a six-man tag match. Dave Meltzer later reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that Cassidy has officially been cleared to compete, setting the stage for his comeback bout.

On Dynamite, Cassidy will join Briscoe and Hologram to face three members of The Don Callis Family. That group has been steadily expanding in recent months, keeping busy feuding with The Conglomeration. Most recently, Kyle Fletcher and Josh Alexander scored a big win over O’Reilly and Tomohiro Ishii on the August 30 edition of Collision, adding more fuel to this faction rivalry.

Cassidy’s last appearance before the injury came back in March, when he fell short in a four-way eliminator for the AEW International Championship. That title has since been unified, but Cassidy’s impact on the belt — and AEW as a whole — can’t be understated. Since joining the company, he’s wrestled more than 250 matches, becoming one of the true workhorses of the roster.

This six-month layoff marks the longest absence of Cassidy’s AEW career, making his Dynamite return all the more significant. Fans will no doubt be eager to see if “Freshly Squeezed” can pick up where he left off and re-establish himself as one of the company’s most reliable stars.

Orange Cassidy Cleared For AEW In-Ring Return

“Freshly Squeezed” Orange Cassidy is almost ready to squeeze his way back into the AEW spotlight.

The former International Champion has officially been cleared for in-ring action following the torn pectoral muscle that’s kept him sidelined since March. According to Fightful Select, Cassidy’s comeback could happen “sooner rather than later,” and unless there are any unexpected setbacks, he should be good to go for the remainder of 2025.

Cassidy hasn’t laced up his boots since the March 19th episode of AEW Dynamite, but that doesn’t mean he’s been absent altogether. He’s been spotted backstage at several AEW shows in recent weeks, waiting for creative to slot him back into the mix.

Given Cassidy’s popularity and his lengthy, workhorse reign as International Champion, fans will be eager to see where he fits into AEW’s current landscape once he returns. Will he chase gold again, reunite with Best Friends, or step into a new feud entirely? One thing’s for sure—his laid-back style and undeniable fan connection have been missed.

Stay tuned—because it sounds like the Cassidy could be back on our screens any week now.

AEW Star Orange Cassidy Reportedly Sidelined with Serious Injury

It looks like AEW’s “Freshly Squeezed” Orange Cassidy might be facing a significant setback. According to a report from Fightful Select, Cassidy is dealing with a serious injury that has forced him off television. While AEW sources couldn’t confirm specifics, there is speculation that he may have suffered a torn pectoral muscle.

At this point, there’s no word on whether the injury will require surgery or how long Cassidy could be out of action. However, given the nature of a potential pec tear, it could be a lengthy absence, meaning fans might not see the laid-back fan favorite in the ring for quite some time.

When Did the Injury Happen?

The exact moment Cassidy sustained the injury remains unclear, but many believe it happened during the AEW International Championship Eliminator Tournament Final on March 19. That match, which also featured Mark Davis, was ultimately won by Ricochet and “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

Cassidy had only just returned to AEW television earlier this year after taking a brief hiatus. Upon his return, he participated in the AEW International Championship Contender Series, securing a win over Roderick Strong before falling to Konosuke Takeshita. He was also in action at AEW Revolution on March 9, appearing on the Zero Hour pre-show. Teaming with Mark Briscoe and Big Boom AJ, Cassidy picked up a win against Johnny TV and the MxM Collection, thanks in part to ringside interference from Big Justice.

What’s Next for Cassidy?

With Cassidy now on the shelf, AEW will have to adjust its plans for him moving forward. The AEW International Championship scene has been heating up, and his absence could open the door for new contenders to step up. Whether or not he’ll need surgery remains to be seen, but if a torn pec is indeed the diagnosis, fans should prepare for an extended recovery period.

For now, AEW has yet to make an official statement regarding Cassidy’s condition. Stay tuned for more updates as we learn more about his status and potential return timeline.

The AEW All-Atlantic Title Renamed To International Championship

Orange Cassidy successfully defended the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Jay Lethal on this week’s episode of Dynamite.

AEW President Tony Khan announced on Wednesday night’s show that the All-Atlantic Title is now “leveling up” to the AEW International Championship.

Cassidy will defend the AEW International Championship against Jeff Jarrett next Wednesday.

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Dynamite Match Ends Early After Orange Cassidy Gets Knocked Out, Original Plan Revealed

A match to decide Kenny Omega’s challenger at Double or Nothing had to be changed on the fly after Orange Cassidy was unable to continue.

Wrestling can be unpredictable at times, even to those who put the matches together. That seems to be more prevalent this week than usual. First Humberto Carrillo’s match-stopping injury on Raw, and now via the same thing for Orange Cassidy on Dynamite. Freshly Squeezed was unable to continue on Wednesday night leading to his match with Pac coming to a premature end.

While it’s unclear when exactly Cassidy was first injured in the match, a sunset powerbomb outside the ring was the move that seems to have finished Cassidy off. Despite his best efforts, Cassidy was unable to make it back to his feet in order to finish the match. An audible was called and the match was declared a no contest.

According to PWInsider, while the match was supposed to end in a draw, it was meant to go for another seven minutes, hitting the time limit. At that point, it would have been declared that Omega will face both men at Double or Nothing in a triple threat. Since Cassidy was hurt and the planned finish was a draw, the decision was made to end the match early so Cassidy could be checked.

Reports suggest Cassidy was briefly knocked out at some point but the belief he suffered a concussion may be unfounded. A follow-up report from PWInsider has confirmed Cassidy was okay and responsive when he got back to the locker room. Tony Schiavone confirmed after the match that the AEW Title will be defended in a three-way match at Double or Nothing.

Source: The Sportster

In an update from PWInsider, Cassidy is said to be “OK” and was seen socializing with a number of talents after Dynamite went off the air. The report added that Cassidy is expected to be “good to go” for the Triple Threat Match for the AEW World Championship with Kenny Omega and PAC at Double or Nothing on May 30.