Buddy Matthews injury update: The All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star’s return remains unclear, as lingering health complications continue to delay his comeback. Matthews, sidelined since February after facing Kazuchika Okada at AEW: Grand Slam in Australia, is still dealing with the aftereffects of ankle surgery, leaving fans and the wrestling world in suspense.
Setback After Surgery Leaves Recovery Ongoing
Matthews’s last AEW appearance ended in defeat against Kazuchika Okada, after which his ongoing ankle injury prevented further competition. Despite attempts to heal, Matthews required surgery in August when recovery stalled. No official timetable for his return was set, casting uncertainty over his future in the ring.
On social media, Matthews offered direct insight into his current condition, revealing the difficulties following surgery:
“It’s been a long process! Still having nerve issues with a lot of numbness! But accepted that It’s gonna take time. Really thought I’d have returned to the ring by now but can only control what I can.”
– Buddy Matthews, AEW Wrestler
These comments underscore the emotional and physical toll of this lengthy recovery, as well as Matthews’s ongoing struggle with nerve-related complications.
No Immediate Plans for AEW Return
Given his continued nerve issues and lack of full mobility, it appears Buddy Matthews’s return to AEW programming will not happen soon. His absence has prompted major changes within AEW, particularly with the House of Black faction he was previously a key part of.
In the meantime, Brody King, Matthews’s former tag team partner, has found new success alongside Bandido. Together, King and Bandido have recently emerged as AEW World Tag Team Champions, signaling a shift in tag team dynamics within the organization.
Implications for AEW and Matthews’s Future
The ongoing Buddy Matthews injury update leaves fans wondering how long the star’s absence will last and how AEW will adjust moving forward. As the wrestling federation crowns new champions and forms new partnerships, uncertainties remain regarding Matthews’s recovery and potential return to major events. Supporters and AEW leadership alike continue to await further updates as Matthews works toward overcoming his latest setback.
