Will Ospreay is expected to be backstage at AEW Dynamite in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday. Although he is not planned to participate in the event, there is encouraging news for his fans. According to Fightful Select, Ospreay is currently undergoing the clearance process following neck surgery he had in September.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported that Ospreay will not compete on this week’s Dynamite but will be examined by AEW’s medical team for a possible return. This news is positive, as many had anticipated Ospreay being sidelined for an entire year.
Ospreay had disclosed in late July that he was dealing with two herniated discs in his neck but still competed in a 10-man lights-out steel cage match during AEW x New Japan Pro Wrestling Forbidden Door in August, along with a tag team match against Swerve Strickland and The Young Bucks at All In. Recently, Ospreay shared his challenges after teaming with Strickland and losing his role as the Bucks’ EVP.
While there isn’t a confirmed timeline for Ospreay’s return, it is expected that he will be part of creative plans by spring. After his surprise appearance at Wrestle Kingdom to honor retired star Hiroshi Tanahashi, reports suggest that Ospreay’s absence is not solely due to his neck injury as many had thought. Fans had hoped for his recovery in time to compete for the AEW World Championship at All In London on August 30th at Wembley Stadium.
Fan Take: This update on Will Ospreay’s injury status is a major boost for AEW fans who value his high-flying style and charisma. His potential return could inject fresh excitement into AEW storylines and elevate the overall quality of matches, making it an eagerly anticipated development for the sport.
