AEW has confirmed that Will Ospreay will be sidelined indefinitely following a brutal attack at the Forbidden Door event. Ospreay participated in a Lights Out Steel Cage Match alongside Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Darby Allin, and Kota Ibushi, facing The Death Riders with Gabe Kidd and The Young Bucks in a violent and exhausting main event. After the match concluded, Ospreay was assaulted by members of The Death Riders and The Young Bucks, leaving him severely injured and requiring a stretcher to be removed from the arena.
AEW‘s Official Statement on Ospreay’s Condition and Absence
The AEW commentary team addressed the incident on Dynamite, revealing the severity of Ospreay’s injuries. It was announced that he is expected to be out of action for an indefinite period as he begins his recovery. This news comes amid challenging circumstances for AEW, which is currently experiencing a shortage of top-tier babyfaces ready to lead the card.
Ospreay’s absence coincides with fellow star Swerve Strickland being sidelined after undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus, with his return not expected for several months. With Kenny Omega operating on a mostly part-time schedule and Hangman Page holding the AEW World Title, the promotion faces difficulties in maintaining high-profile storylines outside the championship scene.
Impact on AEW’s Future Plans and Storylines
The loss of Will Ospreay from AEW programming presents a significant challenge for the promotion as it tries to navigate an already thin roster of main event babyfaces. Ospreay’s injury adds to the uncertainty about upcoming storylines and match-ups, particularly for fans eager to see fresh rivalries and non-title bouts at the top of the card.
The way AEW adapts to the temporary absence of two of its key performers, Ospreay and Strickland, will likely shape the direction of the promotion in the near term. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how AEW manages its roster while these stars work toward full recovery.
