As AEW and ROH prepare for a major weekend event in Texas, Red Velvet faces a setback due to injuries sustained last month in Mexico. The Tony Khan AEW ROH injury update confirms that Red Velvet, the current ROH Women’s World Television Champion, will be sidelined temporarily, prompting significant adjustments in upcoming storylines and championship plans.
Injuries Force Changes in AEW and ROH Women’s Divisions
AEW and ROH recently disclosed that several female wrestlers from their rosters are dealing with injuries, which is impacting key events and tournaments. Tony Khan announced that these injuries, specifically in the women’s divisions, have compelled both promotions to modify their schedules and story arcs. Red Velvet suffered multiple injuries during matches in Mexico last month, and this development has led to the decision to crown an interim ROH Women’s World Television Champion at the Supercard of Honor event on Friday night.
The injury situation has also delayed the tournament intended to crown the first-ever ROH Women’s Pure Champion, underscoring disruptions caused by these setbacks. Red Velvet is expected to remain out of competition for several weeks, or potentially a few months at worst, but she maintains a hopeful outlook despite the challenges.
Red Velvet Encourages Interim Champion and Fans Despite Injury
Originally, Tony Khan planned to reveal Red Velvet’s next challenger for the ROH Women’s World Television Championship at Supercard of Honor XVIII in Arlington, Texas. However, due to her injuries, that announcement was replaced with the news of her current health status. In response, Red Velvet addressed fans and the wrestling community on social media, offering an emphatic message to whoever steps up as the interim champion during her absence.
“Not the news I wanted to share. I won’t be cleared to compete at Supercard of Honor due to injury. Don’t get it twisted this is just a pause, not the end. To the new Interim ROH Women’s TV Champ congrats in advance. Hold it down, because when I come back? I’m coming for it ALL,” Red Velvet wrote.
—Red Velvet, ROH Women’s World Television Champion
Red Velvet’s last title defense took place during the April 16 ROH TV tapings, where she successfully retained her championship against La Catalina. Following that, she achieved victories over Laynie Luck and Harleen Lopez in two Proving Ground matches before heading to Mexico for a series of matches with CMLL, where she sustained her injuries.
The Impact of Red Velvet’s Absence on Upcoming ROH Events
With Red Velvet unable to compete, ROH officials will crown an interim Women’s World Television Champion at this weekend’s Supercard of Honor event. This move ensures that the women’s division remains active and that storylines can progress despite the unexpected hiatus. The choice of the interim champion and how the title might reunify upon Red Velvet’s return remain topics of interest for fans and insiders.
The delay in the ROH Women’s Pure Championship tournament further highlights the ripple effects of these injuries across the company’s plans. Tony Khan and the AEW-ROH leadership are navigating these hurdles while trying to maintain excitement and momentum for their fans.
Looking Ahead to Red Velvet’s Return and Championship Future
Though sidelined temporarily, Red Velvet’s determined message signals her intent to reclaim her championship and assert dominance upon her return. The injury is a pause in her career, not an end, maintaining anticipation for her comeback. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the interim reign unfolds and how quickly Red Velvet will reintegrate into the competitive scene.
This injury update from Tony Khan has added tension and uncertainty to the AEW and ROH women’s divisions but also underscores the resilience of athletes like Red Velvet who remain focused on their goals despite setbacks. The upcoming Supercard of Honor event will showcase how the promotions adapt during this challenging period and what the path forward looks like for one of their standout champions.
