The wrestling world is witnessing setbacks as multiple athletes from both AEW and WWE deal with injuries, impacting their in-ring availability. Among them, Liv Morgan, a prominent WWE Superstar and former Women’s World Champion, recently sustained an injury, halting her momentum after an outstanding year. This Liv Morgan WWE injury update highlights both the challenges faced by the athletes and the depth of rosters in these major promotions.
Key Injuries Affecting WWE and AEW Talent
Chad Gable, known also by his alias El Grande Americano, had been enjoying a rise in popularity before suffering a shoulder injury. Despite this, Gable appears to be recovering steadily and was seen attending a Minnesota Twins game, where he confirmed his identity as El Grande Americano. This public outing signals a positive stage in his rehabilitation process.
AEW’s Buddy Matthews, who is married to WWE’s Rhea Ripley, has been sidelined with an ankle injury that dates back to before his recent title challenge against Kazuchika Okada for the Continental title at Grand Slam Australia. Matthews is set to undergo surgery to repair the damage, as he disclosed ahead of the procedure.
Another WWE talent facing a tough recovery is Zoey Stark. She suffered a severe knee injury during a WWE Raw match that was a qualifier for the Money in the Bank event. The injury occurred when she landed awkwardly after attempting a Missile Dropkick from the top rope. Stark had surgery and began her rehabilitation about a month after the incident in May 2025.
Dustin Rhodes of WWE achieved a career milestone when winning the TNT Championship at All In Texas by defeating four competitors. Unfortunately, his time as champion was brief, as he relinquished the title to Kyle Fletcher just 19 days later due to the need for double knee replacement surgery. Rhodes has confirmed that his absence from wrestling will be indefinite during his recovery.
Kevin Owens Faces Uncertainty Concerning His Wrestling Future
Kevin Owens, a notable WWE Superstar, had to withdraw from a highly anticipated WrestleMania 41 match against Randy Orton because of health concerns related to his neck. Owens has been advised to delay surgery and assess the improvement of his condition before proceeding. However, even as he approaches this critical point of treatment, Owens remains unsure if he will return to active wrestling.
“Kevin Owens doesn’t know if he will return to the ring after fully recovering from neck surgery.” —Wrestle Ops
“It would be, not arrogant, but wrong to be able to tell you right now that I will absolutely return to the ring. I don’t know if it’s true.” —Kevin Owens
This expression of doubt emphasizes the seriousness of his injury and the unpredictable nature of his wrestling career moving forward.
The Broader Impact of the Injuries on WWE and AEW Rosters
These injuries underscore the physical toll professional wrestling can take on its athletes and have immediate effects on both AEW’s and WWE’s storylines and event planning. With significant names like Liv Morgan, Chad Gable, and Kevin Owens sidelined, the promotions face the challenge of rearranging matches and maintaining audience engagement without some of their biggest stars. Recovery timelines remain fluid for many, and fans will be watching closely for updates on when these performers can return to the ring and continue their careers.
