Overview
- Ospreay was backstage at the January 21 AEW Dynamite taping in Orlando to begin checks with company doctors.
- He was not scheduled for an on-camera segment, as the visit focused on medical assessments rather than TV plans.
- The update was first reported by Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Select, noting the start of the clearance process.
- AEW leadership has expressed hope to incorporate him into creative plans in the first half of 2026, pending medical approval.
- Ospreay underwent surgery to repair two herniated discs in September 2025 after his last match in August 2025, and he recently made non-wrestling appearances at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 and New Year Dash.