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Good news wrestling fans, The Aerial Assassin could be back in the mix in All Elite Wrestling sooner rather than later. Will Ospreay underwent successful surgery back in September to correct two herniated discs in his neck, and now it appears as though he's on the road to making his comeback to the ring.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 5

Will Ospreay Provides Major Health Update

Will Ospreay received a huge pop from the New Japan Pro Wrestling audience on Sunday at Wrestle Kingdom 20. He returned to the company as a surprise appearance during the retirement ceremony of Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Inside AEW’s Rise in 2025

To say that AEW had a return to glory in 2025 would be an understatement. For years, the company had struggled to find the footing it saw in 2021. In some respects, they’re still getting there, but the perception has shifted, and the product is headed in a better direction.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 16

Latest Update On Will Ospreay's Neck Injury And Recovery

AEW star Will Ospreay is still on the road to recovery after taking some time away from the ring due to a herniated disc earlier this year. Ospreay underwent surgery back in September and gave fans a glimpse into his recovery when the Body Alignment Clinic posted a few pictures on social media of him engaging in a bit of physical rehabilitation.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 6

Will Ospreay Invites WWE Star To Wrestle Queendom 8

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 18

Will Ospreay provides encouraging injury update

Ospreay has been off AEW programming since participating in a "lights out cage match" at Forbidden Door.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 8

The Young Bucks Talk About Bringing Back 'Being The Elite'

The Young Bucks have seemingly had a tough last couple of years in All Elite Wrestling. The duo would lose their AEW World Tag Team Championships in October 2024, and this year saw them lose their titles as EVPs after losing to Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland at All In Texas.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 8

Will Ospreay Reveals Bizarre Career Goal Once He Retires From Pro Wrestling

Will Ospreay is one of the most dynamic pro wrestlers on the planet. He's a former champion in AEW and world champion in New Japan Pro Wrestling and other companies around the world.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 5

Will Ospreay Reportedly Schedules Date For Surgery

Will Ospreay has been one of AEW's most consistent performers, working every pay-per-view since signing with the promotion back in late 2023. Last month, Ospreay spoke with The Takedown on SI and confirmed that he has been working injured.

AEW Dynamite Preview (8/27/25): Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream

After an explosive Forbidden Door PPV in London, AEW kicks off a three-week residency in Philadelphia's 2300 Arena, (formerly known as the ECW Arena) with tonight's episode of Dynamite.

Team Ospreay Emerges Victorious At Forbidden Door; Moxley Strikes After Cage Match

When a Lights Out Steel Cage match was announced for Forbidden Door, mayhem was expected and this evening in the O2 Arena, it was delivered. Will Ospreay,

Will Ospreay Issues Challenge To AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Live Audience (Exclusive)

Will Ospreay is a lot of things. Pro wrestler, father, champion, television star, and heck, video game star as well. Sunday at the AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling Forbidden Door super show, Ospreay's the hometown kid.

Ahead Of Forbidden Door, Will Ospreay Opens Up On Importance Of New Japan Pro Wrestling (Exclusive)

The proverbial forbidden door will open up on Sunday afternoon when AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling combine for the fourth annual AEW and NJPW Forbidden Door PPV event.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 23

AEW Collision Preview (8/23/25): Start Time, Match Card

AEW's Scotland debut continues with a massive episode of Collision in the final stop before Forbidden Door. Fresh off winning the G1 Climax tournament less than a week ago in Japan, Konosuke Takeshita makes his return to AEW tonight on Collision.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 22

Top AEW star set to undergo surgery

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 20

Will Ospreay Confirms He'll Be Having Surgery After AEW Forbidden Door

The AEW Forbidden Door 2025 PPV event on Sunday may be the last time fans see Will Ospreay for a while. In his show opening promo during Wednesday night on AEW Dynamite, Ospreay admitted that he was in for a long road because of his health and that he might not be the same Will Ospreay after Forbidden Door.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 16

Will Ospreay Aiming To Break World Record At Forbidden Door

There is simply no wrestler on Earth today quite like 32-year-old Aerial Assassin Will Ospreay. His arsenal is mesmerizing and the connection he has with his fans can be intense.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 13

AEW Dynamite Results (8/13/25): MJF vs Page Official, Cope And Christian Reunite, Ospreay Returns

Adam Page will defend the AEW World Championship against MJF at Forbidden Door at the end of the month. The match was made official on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite during the opening segment that saw Page and MJF confront one another on the microphone.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 18

Will Ospreay Could Miss More Time Away From AEW Than Originally Reported

Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland may have been victorious against The Young Bucks at AEW All In Texas, but Ospreay will be taking some time away from the company following his involvement in the main event Texas Death Match between Hangman Adam Page and Jon Moxley.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 28

A Tragedy Helped Will Ospreay Choose AEW Over WWE

After becoming one of the most celebrated wrestlers in the world with promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling, Will Ospreay signed with AEW in November 2023.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Details on Shocking 'AEW Double or Nothing 2025' Ending Between 'Hangman' Adam Page and Will Ospreay

New details have emerged on the outcome of the "AEW Double or Nothing 2025" main event. The stars of AEW performed inside Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, and there were big implications for "All In: Texas." In the main event of "Double or Nothing," Will Ospreay took on "Hangman" Adam Page in the finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Cup.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / May 25

Will Ospreay has earned the right to be AEW's gatekeeper

Since arriving in AEW, Will Ospreay has been on an upward trajectory. His in-ring talent is undeniable and, over time, his ability to cut promos has developed into one of the best in the company.

...and gets surprise praise from Bully Ray

Sooner or later Ospreay will have to move to the United States

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