Because professional wrestling is so physical, injuries are common and can sideline a wrestler’s momentum.
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More often than not, promotions will come up with an angle that will have the wrestler in question removed from television. A recent example of this was when WWE Superstar Jade Cargill was put through a windshield that had her off television for months.
Now, it seems the injury bug has struck AEW, and a beloved wrestler will have to take some time away from the ring.
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Recently, commentary on AEW Dynamite stated that former AEW World Trios Champion “Slingblade” Jay White had been attacked before the program and would not be able to participate in the Owen Hart Foundation tournament. Apparently, this was done for a reason.
According to a report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, White has been written off television because he has suffered an injury to his hand and will likely require surgery.
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“The ‘Switchblade’ Jay White injury that forced him out of the Owen Hart Foundation tournament is legitimate, Fightful Select has confirmed,” Sapp said on social media. “He’s expected to undergo surgery.”
“Unfortunate news. Wishing our best to Jay White.”
The “Switchblade” Jay White injury that forced him out of the Owen Hart Foundation tournament is legitimate, @FightfulSelect has confirmed. He’s expected to undergo surgery.
Unfortunate news. Wishing our best to Jay White pic.twitter.com/2n63cJok7E
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) April 3, 2025
White’s spot in the tournament was given to the newly signed Kevin Knight, who White previously wrestled against on March 29.
This isn’t the first time White has missed time with AEW due to injury. In 2024, White suffered a foot injury and spent a few months recovering before returning to in-ring action.
Needless to say, White is a standout wrestler on a roster filled with incredible talents. Hopefully, he’ll have a safe and swift recovery.
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Jay White is beloved by hardcore wrestling fans. After making his debut in 2013, White began making a name for himself in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Ring of Honor (ROH).
White is most well-regarded for his time in NJPW, where he was a member of Chaos and eventually became the leader of Bullet Club.
During his time with NJPW, White won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, the NEVER Openweight Championship, and the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.
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