Tony Khan has confirmed that Jamie Hayter, one of AEW’s top wrestlers and a former Women’s World Champion, is currently sidelined due to injury, explaining her recent absence from television programming. This confirmation comes nearly a month after Hayter was removed from AEW TV, sparking fan concerns over her recovery timeline.
Hayter, widely regarded as a leading competitor in AEW’s women’s division, returned late last year after previously being sidelined by a long-term injury. Upon her return, she engaged in significant rivalries, most notably with Mercedes Mone. The two clashed in the finals of this year’s Owen Hart tournament, where Hayter ultimately fell short against Mone. Following this match, Hayter was attacked by the debuting Thekla and has not appeared since.
Details About Hayter’s Injury and Storyline Adjustments
During the All In media call, Tony Khan underscored Hayter’s injury as a key factor behind her absence, also noting it has created opportunities for Queen Aminata to take on a larger role in Hayter’s absence. The injury was severe enough to necessitate a storyline explanation within the show.
Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer had previously reported that Hayter was actually hurt during her match with Mercedes Mone, revealing on Wrestling Observer Radio that the subsequent injury angle involving Thekla was designed to provide an on-screen reason for Hayter’s sudden disappearance.
“She was hurt in the Mercedes Mone match… When they did the Thekla injury angle, that was set up to cover for her injury and give her a storyline reason to be out. That was the reason it wasn’t followed up on, because she actually went into it hurt.” —Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Radio
Implications for AEW’s Women’s Division and Fan Concerns
Tony Khan and AEW are likely eager for Hayter’s swift recovery given her high standing within the company and potential to return as a dominant figure in the women’s division. Fans remain anxious, however, as this is not the first time Hayter has faced a long period away from competition due to injury, raising fears that her return could be delayed once again.
As AEW continues to adjust storylines to accommodate her absence, the wrestling community watches closely to see when Jamie Hayter might return to reclaim her position among the promotion’s elite stars.
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