Will Ospreay to Undergo neck Surgery Following AEW Collision Attack
Following a brutal attack at the close of the August 24th, 2024 episode of AEW Collision, will Ospreay will undergo neck surgery. The angle, which saw Ospreay ambushed by Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli after a victory with his team over the Death Riders and the Young Bucks, was designed to write Ospreay off television as he prepares for the procedure. https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/will-ospreay-to-undergo-neck-surgery-following-aew-collision-attack-1199991/
the attack culminated with Moxley repeatedly delivering Death Rider DDTs to Ospreay and finishing with a steel chair assault. Samoa Joe and the rest of the “opps” faction eventually intervened,raising the steel cage to allow medical personnel access to Ospreay as the show concluded.
Ospreay’s Pre-Surgery Anxiety and Adam Copeland’s Advice
Ospreay recently discussed the anxiety surrounding his upcoming surgery and the period of recovery in an interview with CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/wrestling/news/will-ospreay-discusses-anxiety-ahead-of-neck-surgery-adam-copeland-advice-aew-future/ He revealed that Adam Copeland (formerly Edge in WWE) offered him advice based on Copeland’s own experiences with neck surgery. Ospreay stated Copeland emphasized the importance of diligently following the rehabilitation process.
Details of Ospreay’s Injury and Recovery
While the specific nature of Ospreay’s neck injury hasn’t been fully disclosed, neck surgery for professional wrestlers often addresses issues like cervical stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) or disc herniation. Recovery timelines for such procedures vary, but typically involve several months of rehabilitation before a return to in-ring competition is possible.
Key Takeaways:
Will Ospreay will undergo neck surgery following an attack on AEW Collision. The angle served as a storyline explanation for his departure from television.
Ospreay expressed anxiety about the surgery and recovery process.
Adam Copeland provided Ospreay with advice based on his own surgical experience.It is currently unknown when Ospreay will return to AEW, but a full recovery and diligent rehabilitation will be crucial for his future in professional wrestling.