Will Ospreay, known for his high-flying prowess in AEW, has disclosed that he requires neck surgery following a serious injury. Despite this, he plans to compete at the upcoming Forbidden Door event in London, which will highlight his resilience and determination amid health challenges.
Ospreay appeared on this week’s episode of Dynamite, stating that he has not been medically cleared to wrestle due to his neck condition but will still participate in the event. He is set to join forces with Kota Ibushi, Kenny Omega, Darby Allin, and Hiroshi Tanahashi against The Death Riders, The Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd in a demanding Lights Out Steel Cage match.
Details Emerge About the Severity of Ospreay’s Neck Injury
An update from PWInsider confirmed that Will Ospreay’s statements about needing neck surgery are accurate. The reported plan is for him to undergo the procedure soon, which will sideline him for a significant length of time. This surgery is critical in addressing his condition but will require an extended recovery period.
Concerns Raised Over Ospreay’s Health Ahead of Forbidden Door 2025
As Ospreay prepares for the physically taxing Lights Out match, questions about his well-being remain prominent. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer revealed that Ospreay learned about the need for surgery within the past week, likely the result of two herniated discs. Meltzer noted that neck surgeries typically require a recovery timeframe close to 15 months, sometimes as short as a year under favorable circumstances.
“[Will] Ospreay was talking about a lot of people go through this and they don’t come back the same person and how worried he was. I guess he got the word in the last week or so that he was going to need surgery. That’s what I thought was going to be the end result of two herniated discs. In most cases, neck surgery is usually about 15 months out, maybe a year, if you’re lucky.” —Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Journalist
The Forbidden Door 2025 match may mark Ospreay’s final performance before his surgery and subsequent lengthy recovery. Given the severity of his neck injury, his ability to safely engage in the intense Steel Cage bout remains uncertain, making this event a pivotal moment in his career as it takes place in his hometown of London, England.
