In the latest edition of Fightful Select Answers Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp addressed a fan question regarding the anticipated in-ring returns of former AEW World Trios Champion Buddy Matthews and former TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher. The update regarding Matthews is encouraging, as he recently made a surprising appearance at World Series Wrestling’s Rise Against event last week.
Sapp mentioned that Matthews is working toward getting medical clearance for his in-ring return. He has been sidelined since February 2025 due to an ankle injury that required surgery. Last December, Matthews revealed that he was still experiencing nerve issues and numbness, which have delayed his comeback.
Regarding Fletcher, Sapp indicated that the former TNT Champion is expected to be out for an extended period. He mentioned that Fletcher's knee injuries, which have kept him off the ring, are "pretty significant." Although Fletcher was reportedly present at AEW Collision in Peoria, Illinois earlier this month, it was noted that he was merely backstage visiting, as he resides in Illinois.
