Tama Tonga, currently a WWE Tag Team Champion, has accused AEW star Will Ospreay of appropriating his finishing maneuver, known as the Hidden Blade. During a recent livestream, Tonga made it clear that the move is originally his and expressed frustration over Ospreay’s use of it in AEW and other promotions.
“Yeah! [He] took that s***, it’s mine. What is he gonna do with it? He’s off!”
Tonga said, referring to Ospreay’s absence from in-ring action since the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door event in August 2025.
Will Ospreay’s Current Status and Injury Recovery
Will Ospreay, an English wrestler and former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, has been on hiatus due to injuries accumulated over his career. Prior to the 2025 pay-per-view, Ospreay openly stated he would need time off to recuperate. His recovery period has kept him away from AEW for several months.
Besides AEW, Ospreay competes in New Japan Pro Wrestling’s (NJPW) partner promotion Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro), where he continues to be a notable figure despite his current injury.
Tama Tonga’s Role in WWE and Ongoing Success
Tama Tonga performs on WWE SmackDown as a member of the MFT faction and is a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, with both reigns achieved alongside the same stable. Tonga made his WWE debut shortly after WrestleMania 40 and has established himself as a key player in the tag team division.
The Significance of the Hidden Blade Dispute
The controversy over the Hidden Blade highlights ongoing tensions in professional wrestling regarding signature moves and their ownership. Tonga’s claim underscores the rivalry between WWE and AEW talent, amplified by injury-driven absences such as Ospreay’s. Fans and insiders alike watch closely how such disputes may affect the reputations and future appearances of both wrestlers in the evolving landscape of pro wrestling.
“WHAT IS HE GONNA DO WITH IT HES OFF?”
– TAMA TONGA ON HIS FINISHER 😂
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 17, 2026
