Will Ospreay was mentioned during the AEW World Championship contract signing on Wednesday’s “AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash,” but it’s unlikely he will compete for the title soon due to recent neck surgery. Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer noted that while fans anticipate Ospreay’s return, expecting him back as early as the upcoming Wembley event in London might be unrealistic since full recovery typically takes about 14 months, and Ospreay just had surgery in September.
AEW is scheduled to return to Ospreay’s hometown, Wembley Stadium, on August 30 next year for the All In event. Ospreay confirmed on Instagram on September 18 that his surgery was successful. Back in late July, he had revealed he suffered from two herniated discs in his neck but continued to compete, including in the August AEW x New Japan Pro Wrestling Forbidden Door Lights Out Steel Cage match. His fiancée, AEW wrestler Alex Windsor, recently told Metro UK that Ospreay is feeling great and she expects him to come back stronger. She’s looking forward to working and traveling with him after his recovery.
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Fan Take: This update is crucial for AEW fans because Ospreay’s recovery timeline sets realistic expectations for when he might resume wrestling at his peak. His eventual return promises exciting matches and fresh storylines that could elevate AEW’s profile and the sport overall.
