AEW star Sammy Guevara is currently dealing with a possible injury following his recent match on Dynamite last Wednesday. Known as the Spanish God, Guevara wrestled against Bandido, a contender for the AEW World Championship against MJF on the upcoming Maximum Carnage episode. Despite a fierce contest praised by fans, Guevara suffered a bloody nose that appeared crooked, raising concerns about his health. He has been absent from Dynamite since October 2024 but has remained active in ROH and Collision, where he holds the ROH World Tag Team Championship.
Details of the Bout and Injury Speculation
During the recent episode of Dynamite, Guevara faced Bandido in a tightly contested match, which Bandido won in a significant momentum boost ahead of his title shot. The physicality of the bout resulted in Guevara bleeding from the nose, prompting him to question the extent of his injury in a vlog posted on YouTube. Although the former TNT Champion admitted the nose looked crooked, he was uncertain if it was broken, recalling a previous injury from years ago that left his nose in a similar state.
“I don’t think it broke, though. Does it look crooked? I think I bashed my nose in a match years ago and it’s been crooked ever since then,” he said.[H/T – Ringside News]
Emotional Toll from the Setback
Guevara’s frustration over the loss was evident, as he expressed in an AEW Exclusive interview how difficult it has been to keep persevering despite repeated setbacks. The Spanish God admitted to moments of wanting to quit wrestling, revealing that the sport sometimes feels unreciprocated in terms of his passion and effort.
“Am I alright? Let me ask you. Do you know what its like to fail at something over and over again? To try to climb to the top of the mountain, only to get knocked off over and over again? (…) Sometimes I want to quit. You don’t think I want to quit? I have tried over and over my entire life, this is all I’ve ever wanted to do and sometimes I feel like this thing I’ve loved, doesn’t love me back anymore,” he said.
Looking Forward: What’s Next for Sammy Guevara?
Following this tough defeat and injury concern, fans and the wrestling community are eager to see how Guevara will respond moving forward. His status as the ROH World Tag Team Champion and continued presence on AEW programming indicate that his career remains significant despite recent struggles. How he heals and regains momentum will be crucial to his future in professional wrestling, especially with upcoming major events on the AEW calendar.
“Sometimes I feel like I’m going insane, like this is a dream I’ll never reach.”
EXCLUSIVE: With emotions running high after his match against Bandido, @sammyguevara has plenty to say. pic.twitter.com/jLRL0FtX1K
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 8, 2026
