Will Ospreay has revealed his intentions to return to New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) following his recovery from neck surgery, which had sidelined him during his time in AEW. Ospreay, who last performed at AEW’s Forbidden Door event in August last year, made an appearance at NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 to honor Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement. He also attended NJPW’s New Year’s Dash show on January 5th, where he tried to ease tensions between United Empire’s Callum Newman and Bullet Club Wardogs’ David Finlay.
Ospreay assured fans that he will return to NJPW once fully healed and expressed a desire to reconcile with Newman, his former protégé. An incident occurred where Newman resisted a peace offer from Ospreay, nearly escalating into violence until held back by his United Empire teammates. Ospreay addressed the situation on Twitter, saying, “We have to make things right.”
Speaking backstage at Tokyo Dome, Ospreay shared his plans, emphasizing that AEW remains his primary focus, where he plans to compete regularly. However, he expressed a strong wish to return to NJPW, whether that means appearing two, three, or five times yearly, and pledged ongoing support for Callum Newman. It was reported last November that Ospreay was in good condition six weeks after his neck surgery. WrestleTalk extends best wishes for his recovery and future in-ring return.
Fan Take: This update is significant for AEW fans because Will Ospreay’s recovery and return could bring a thrilling blend of high-flying and technical wrestling back to both AEW and NJPW. His presence can ignite fresh rivalries and electrify cross-promotional storylines, elevating the sport for audiences worldwide.
