Another prominent AEW star has been on a break for some time now.
Samoa Joe appeared to be worn out following his matches with Death Rider in Texas. It was later revealed that this was part of a storyline, giving Joe the opportunity to focus on promoting the Twist Metal Series.
Fightful Select recently disclosed that it’s not only heavyweight wrestlers taking time off after the latest PPV event.
Will Ospreay scored a significant victory, teaming with Swerve Strickland to defeat the Young Bucks and strip them of their EVP status within the company.
The high-flying competitor supported Hangman Page alongside John Moxley in the main event. However, Ospreay encountered too many adversaries and ended up being taken out on a stretcher.
The report explained that this storyline was created for the same reason as Samoa Joe’s—Ospreay, a former IWGP World Champion, was dealing with injuries before the PPV and will be absent from AEW television for a while.
Although there’s no official timeline for Will Ospreay’s return, it’s expected he will be off AEW programming for at least a month.
While Ospreay won’t be appearing on TV in the near future, his partner Swerve Strickland seems set to stay active, as he launched a new segment on Dynamite this week.
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Fan Take: This news is crucial for AEW fans because it highlights the promotion’s commitment to protecting its talent and incorporating real-life situations into storylines, maintaining authenticity. Ospreay’s absence opens up new opportunities for fresh rivalries and story arcs, potentially reshaping AEW’s dynamic while fans eagerly await his comeback.
