Will Ospreay Confirms Neck Injury in Emotional Moment on AEW Dynamite; Gives Return Timeline
ARLINGTON, TEXAS, JUL 24 – Will Ospreay revealed two herniated discs impinging his spinal cord after an attack at AEW All In; doctors say recovery is possible with treatment for an August 24 return.
- Will Ospreay revealed on AEW Dynamite on July 24, 2025, that he has two herniated discs in his neck requiring time off for recovery.
- Ospreay concealed his neck issues for about ten months, aiming to help AEW's World Champion Hangman Page win before addressing his injuries.
- He was stretchered out after AEW All In: Texas 2025, where Claudio Castagnoli attacked him, and MRI showed discs pressing into his spinal cord.
- Ospreay stated, "Where I'm from it's an eye for an eye," warning the Death Riders he will return to confront them once medically cleared.
- Ospreay plans treatment in London and hopes to return for the August 24 Forbidden Door event, with AEW wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
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