During last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Will Ospreay announced that he is currently suffering from two herniated discs in his neck and will be taking time off to recover. Despite the severity of the injury, Ospreay remains optimistic, describing it as treatable and expressing hope to return for the Forbidden Door event scheduled next month in his home country of England.
Given the quick timeline for his comeback and Ospreay’s acknowledgment that an attack by the Death Rider worsened the injury, some speculated it might be part of the storyline. However, Dave Meltzer clarified on the Wrestling Observer Radio that Ospreay’s injury is genuine and significant. Meltzer expressed surprise at Ospreay’s expected return within a month considering the seriousness of two herniated discs, noting Ospreay’s remarkable in-ring performance level despite the injury. He cited Ospreay’s recent matches, including one against the Bucks, as evidence of his high capability even while injured.
Fan Take: This update is critical for AEW enthusiasts as it confirms the physical risks wrestlers endure while still delivering high-quality performances. Ospreay’s determination to return swiftly highlights the resilience of top talents, promising exciting and intense competition for the upcoming events that fans eagerly anticipate.
