Buddy Matthews has shared a significant update regarding his injuries.
The AEW star has been sidelined with an ankle injury for nearly six months, yet there have been few updates on his condition until now.
Earlier Thursday, HighFlyer posted a story on social media showing Matthews, with his wife Rhea Ripley in the frame, revealing that he is preparing for surgery.
Buddy’s last match occurred at the Grand Slam: Australia event on February 15th, where he faced continental champion Okada Kazuchika but was defeated. Okada later unified the title with an international championship.
During the match, Matthews landed awkwardly while diving into the ring, twisting his ankle in an unusual way before the bout even started.
Being out of action for six months indicates his injury is more severe than initially expected. It’s likely Matthews will remain inactive for the rest of the year. With limited information on his health, the exact timeline for his recovery remains uncertain.
Sescoops wishes Buddy Matthews a speedy and full recovery.
Fan Take: This update is crucial for AEW fans as Buddy Matthews is a talented performer whose absence impacts the roster’s depth. His return, post-recovery, could inject fresh energy and elevate the competition, benefiting the sport overall.
