Many AEW fans were eagerly anticipating the AEW World Tag Team Championship match between FTR and the team of Jake Doyle and Mark Davis during the January 28th episode of AEW Dynamite. However, the match took an unfortunate turn when Doyle appeared to get injured. Reports indicate that Doyle, a former TNA wrestler, told Cash Wheeler he took a DDT on the ring apron and suffered a torn right bicep. On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio episode, Brian Alvarez and Dave Meltzer discussed the seriousness of Doyle’s injury.
Alvarez noted, “They removed him from the ring and we didn’t see him again. They continued the match for a few more minutes, but the crowd went quiet because something was clearly wrong… It’s really unfortunate for Jake, and I hope he recovers quickly.” Meltzer added details about Doyle’s recovery timeline, which depends on whether he has surgery. “Without surgery, he could be back in about four months. With surgery, we’re talking six or seven months, so it’s going to be a lengthy process.”
Both analysts also expressed concern about how Doyle’s injury might affect Mark Davis’s presence on AEW programming. Meltzer suggested Davis might instead appear as part of the Don Callis family storyline but could see less screen time if Doyle remains sidelined. He also remarked that signing with AEW was one of Doyle’s biggest career opportunities, making this early injury a tough setback, especially given AEW’s deep roster where injured performers risk being overlooked upon their return.
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Fan Take: Doyle’s injury is a major blow not only for him personally but for AEW’s tag team division, which thrives on fresh talent and exciting matchups. This development underscores the physical risks wrestlers face and could shift creative directions within AEW, affecting storylines and fan engagement in the coming months.
