Will Ospreay returned to the ring at AEW Revolution on March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, after nearly a year-long absence due to neck surgery. His last appearance was in August 2025, when he was sidelined following an attack by the Death Riders at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
During the event, Ospreay made a surprise entrance by attacking Jon Moxley, who had just retained his AEW Continental Championship against Konosuke Takeshita. Moxley won the match after a hard-fought battle, choking out Takeshita with a rear naked choke.
Ospreay’s return was highly anticipated by fans, and he appeared with a new look, sporting dark brown hair instead of his signature curly blonde locks. “I think I have that stubborn prideness about myself, that I would love to just come back in the ring and continue doing what I was doing,” Ospreay stated, expressing his eagerness to return to action.
After the match, Moxley and Takeshita shook hands as a sign of respect, highlighting the sportsmanship in the ring. The event itself was a significant success, grossing $1 million and showcasing the excitement surrounding Ospreay’s comeback.
Ospreay’s attack on Moxley was fueled by a desire for revenge against the Death Riders, as he declared, “He’s back for the BLOOD of the Death Riders!” Observers noted that Ospreay did not appear to have missed a beat, continuing to execute his high-flying moves with precision.
This was Moxley’s first title defense since winning the AEW Continental Championship, and he had to dig deep to secure the victory against Takeshita, who pushed him to his limits with multiple near falls.
As the wrestling community looks forward to the implications of Ospreay’s return, it remains to be seen how this will affect the ongoing storylines within AEW. The excitement surrounding his comeback is palpable, and fans are eager to see what happens next.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding Ospreay’s future matches and potential rivalries, but his return has undoubtedly set the stage for thrilling developments in the AEW landscape.
