As previously reported, Will Ospreay announced during last Wednesday night's AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door go-home episode of Dynamite that he was not medically cleared to compete at the upcoming Forbidden Door PPV.
According to Fightful Select, there was a strong belief that Ospreay would be cleared to participate in the PPV and compete in the Lights Out Steel Cage Match. However, it was still a "touch and go" situation, with some sources within AEW, including roster members, expressing concern that Ospreay might not be able to compete. The report noted that Ospreay entered All In: Texas knowing he would require some time off and did not begin his rehabilitation until after the event. His injury significantly altered creative plans, leaving AEW uncertain about how long he would be sidelined.
The report further indicated that Ospreay's promo on the post-All In: Texas episode of Dynamite was crafted at the last minute. He had not intended to disclose his injury initially but was prompted to do so because several wrestlers were not cleared for that show.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated released last Friday, Ospreay stated that his surgeon advised him that his injury needed to be addressed but was not worsening. It was implied at that time that he would be undergoing surgery. Sources within the roster indicated to Fightful that they do not expect Ospreay to be available for a while after Forbidden Door. Ospreay also made it clear that participating in the event was important to him. However, those sources did not confirm that he had been directly told he would require surgery.
