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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
AEW Superstar Undergoes Surgery
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star Buddy Matthews is set to be on the sidelines for the foreseeable future. The House of Black member confirmed on Thursday that he is undergoing ankle surgery. In a post on his Instagram story, Matthews shared a photo of himself at a hospital. He was alongside his real-life partner, former WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley, just before he went in for the procedure. Buddy Matthews is getting surgery to repair his ankle. Speedy recovery. — Andrew Ravens l (@Andrew_Ravens) August 7, 2025 A Sidelined House Of Black Member Matthews has been largely absent from AEW programming in recent weeks. This surgery now provides a legitimate reason for his time away from the ring as he begins his recovery. The specific nature of the ankle injury and a potential timetable for his return have not yet been disclosed. His absence further complicates the status of the House of Black faction, as fellow member Brody King has recently been competing in the AEW World Tag Team Title Eliminator Tournament with a new partner, Bandido. From "Best Kept Secret" to House Of Black Buddy Matthews has had a decorated career in both WWE and AEW. WWE fans will remember him from his time in NXT, where he was a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion. He later had a career-defining run on the 205 Live brand, where he was repackaged as "The Best Kept Secret" and had a dominant, critically acclaimed reign as the WWE Cruiserweight Champion. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. Courtesy of AEW More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match After his WWE release, he made his debut for AEW in 2022. He was revealed as the third member of the dark and mysterious faction, the House of Black, alongside Malakai Black and Brody King. An Uncertain Future The House of Black quickly became one of the most popular and dominant groups in AEW. Their biggest success came when they captured the AEW World Trios Championship and held the titles for a significant portion of 2023. This injury is an unfortunate setback for the talented Australian star. The wrestling world now wishes him a full and speedy recovery and awaits the eventual, and likely ominous, return of the full House of Black. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'AEW Dynamite' Star Planned for Shocking Return by 'All In Texas'
A marquee talent for "AEW Dynamite" is reportedly being factored into plans for a return. AEW has a slew of top active stars such as Jon Moxley, Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, The Hurt Syndicate, MJF, and Kenny Omega, to name a few. While all of the names mentioned have prominent roles on AEW TV, the company has been without one of its seasoned veterans since April 6. Advertisement Cope, formerly known as Edge under the WWE banner, was written off TV during "AEW Dynasty 2025." Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp reports that while an exact return date for Cope is unknown, he is being planned for a big match during the "All In Texas" show on July 12. Cope challenged Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship at "AEW Revolution 2025."(via AEW) After failing to capture the AEW World Trios Championship from Death Riders, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler of FTR ambushed Cope. Wheeler leveled Cope with three chair shots to the head. The former AEW TNT Champion was stretchered out of the arena, and play-by-play commentator Excalibur questioned if that was the last fans would see of Cope in an AEW ring. There is speculation that Cope will ultimately realign with his former longtime partner Christian Cage at some point. As of late, Cage has been at odds with Nick Wayne of The Patriarchy. Some are wondering if Cage will ultimately be kicked out of the group, which would lead to a reunion with Cope. If Cage is out of The Patriarchy by "All In Texas," then the door would be open for him to team with Cope to take on FTR. Related: 'WWE SmackDown' Talent Departure Rumors Disputed Amid Roster Cuts
