Massive update on 2-time AEW champion's recovery following major surgery

A major update has emerged about the recovery of a two-time AEW champion currently on an injury-induced hiatus from the Jacksonville-based promotion.

That star is Will Ospreay, who was last seen competing in an AEW ring at Forbidden Door 2025, where he led his team to a huge victory in a Lights Out Steel Cage match. The Aerial Assassin has since undergone major neck surgery and is currently in rehab. According to earlier reports, the former two-time International Champion's return to Tony Khan's promotion would not occur until the first half of 2026. However, a recent update from his fellow AEW star and fiancée, Alex Windsor, suggested that his return could come sooner.

In a conversation with Metro UK, Windsor said the British star is recovering well and will be back better than ever.

“Of course, it has been a struggle for him, but he’s doing so well. It’s no surprise, you know, but he’s absolutely smashing it,” she said with a smile. I personally [think] he’ll be back better than ever. I have no doubt about it in my mind,” said Windsor [H/T: Ringsidenews]

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AEW star Will Ospreay recently reunited with an old teammate

Before joining the Jacksonville-based promotion, Will Ospreay built a strong reputation as a performer on the Independent Circuit. The Aerial Assassin has wrestled for several promotions around the world and has naturally worked with some of the best talent globally. One of those talents is Greg Burridge, a former partner and mentor to Ospreay, with whom he recently reunited during his recovery.

In a recent Instagram post, Burridge shared a photo of himself with Ospreay, showing the two enjoying their reunion in their hometown.

"“Hello my friend we meet again” great catch up today at the spiritual home of britwres," wrote Burridge

Check out his Instagram post here.

It will be interesting to see when Will Ospreay will finally return to All Elite Wrestling.

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Edited by Karan Raj