Will Ospreay, one of AEW’s most prominent stars, has been confirmed to suffer an injury that will keep him sidelined for more than a month. Following a harsh assault by The Death Riders, Ospreay remains out of action, with no exact return date announced yet. This update adds to ongoing concerns about injury troubles within the promotion.
Ospreay’s Impact and Recent Setback
The Aerial Assassin has played a vital role within AEW, standing out as a leading babyface and a recognizable figure in the wrestling world. At the All In event, he helped orchestrate a key victory by teaming with Swerve Strickland to defeat the Young Bucks, causing Matt and Nick Jackson to lose their EVP status. His involvement was further highlighted when he attempted to assist Hangman Adam Page during the main event, only to be attacked violently by The Death Riders.
Details on the Injury and Absence
Insider information from Fightful Select reveals that Ospreay had been performing while injured for some time before being forced to take a break. Sources backstage indicate that the star’s recovery will last for over a month, although an official timeline has yet to be confirmed. Notably, Ospreay was missing from the most recent episode of AEW Dynamite, signaling the seriousness of his condition.
“Will Ospreay has been working banged up, and is expected to take some time off. Those spoken to believe that he will be out over a month, but an exact time table isn’t known.” —@FightfulSelectpic.twitter.com/zi3a7wAJ9y— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists)
Future Prospects and Company Impact
As Will Ospreay undergoes his recovery, AEW fans and insiders alike are left to anticipate his eventual comeback, where he will likely seek retribution against The Death Riders following their attack. His absence underscores a troubling pattern of injury issues affecting AEW talent recently, raising questions about the promotion’s ability to maintain its roster’s health moving forward. Organizations such as ITR Wrestling have expressed well-wishes for Ospreay’s speedy recovery, highlighting the wider wrestling community’s support for the star during this downtime.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. How many 5 star matches Will Ospreay?
A. A total of 290 matches have received 5 or more stars. Will Ospreay has been part of 52 such matches, the most by any individual.
Ospreay is one of five wrestlers who received five stars for two matches on the same night. The other four are Akira Hokuto, Kyoko Inoue, Manami Toyota, and Toshiyo Yamada.
