Buddy Matthews wrestled Kazuchika Okada at AEW Grand Slam: Australia, but heinjured his ankle during his entrance before the match even started. Hes been out of action since then and now his current in-ring return status has been revealed.
According to Sean Ross Sapp on the Fightful Select Q&A, Buddy Matthews isnt expected to return to the AEW ring anytime soon. Sapp said Matthews will likely be out of action until at least the end of the year.
This comes after Buddy Matthews previously admitted that his ankle still wasnt healing properly and that a chronic condition was a looming risk. Thats exactly why he decided to undergo surgery last month and is currently on the road to recovery.
Buddy Matthews is focusing on his long-term health instead of rushing back. Even though fans will have to wait longer to see him wrestle in AEW, taking time to fully recover should help him stay strong and perform well for years to come.
Since its unlikely fans will see Buddy Matthews back this year, well have to wait and see when he can finally come back. With AEW returning to Australia in February 2026, perhaps that would be the ideal place for his return.
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