AEW star Buddy Matthews has been sidelined since early 2025 due to an ankle injury he sustained during his entrance for a match against fellow AEW star “The Rainmaker” Kazuchika Okada. Following the injury, Matthews underwent surgery.
Recently, Matthews shared a video on his Instagram account announcing that he has been cleared to return to the ring.
Matthews wrote, “Before stepping back into the ring, there was one final hurdle.
After suffering a serious ankle injury at AEW Grand Slam: Australia, Buddy Matthews begins the final stage of his comeback—getting medically cleared to compete again.
This video follows the process behind the scenes, from medical evaluations and rehabilitation to the moment he receives the news every athlete waits to hear. It’s a look at the physical and mental challenges of returning from injury, and what it takes to get back to doing what you love.
If you’ve ever faced setbacks, injuries, or doubted whether you’d make it back, this one’s for you.
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