Wardlow Shares Exclusive AEW Backstage Insights for 2025

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Wardlow, the newly crowned champion with an impressive undefeated streak, captivated fans during AEW’s events, but his much-anticipated return didn’t take place at the recent Texas-based show. According to Fightful Select, Wardlow was in town for most of the events, yet he only appeared behind the scenes once the show had already started.

The delay in Wardlow’s appearances aligns closely with the timeline of the former AEW TNT Champion’s absences. Although there wasn’t additional detail about Wardlow’s whereabouts or reasons for his late appearances, rumors about his upcoming return didn’t surface from all the behind-the-scenes visits.

Reports indicate that Wardlow has been medically cleared to compete after recovering from lip injuries and a car accident. However, he is currently engaged in a project based in Los Angeles, which has not been publicly disclosed. This commitment is said to be the reason why Wardlow and AEW CEO Tony Khan agreed to delay the comeback of previous TNT champions until the project concludes. Wardlow has made a behind-the-scenes visit at a 2025 AEW pay-per-view event before, which took place in Los Angeles, but no return was planned at that time.

Wardlow’s last match was in March 2024, when he unsuccessfully challenged Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship on “AEW Dynamite: Big Business.” While Wardlow remains a key figure in AEW programming, he’s also active on social media, particularly Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Recently, he posted on X, “A break from bringing pain in the set,” hinting that he might be focusing on film-related work for now.

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Fan Take: This update about Wardlow’s delayed return is significant for AEW enthusiasts because it suggests the company values its talent’s external opportunities while carefully planning their in-ring comebacks. Wardlow’s involvement in outside projects may add new dimensions to his character, potentially enhancing the storytelling and excitement when he eventually returns to AEW.

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