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Buddy Matthews Cleared for In-Ring Return After 17-Month Injury Hiatus

JULY 14, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Buddy Matthews is officially cleared to wrestle again. After more than a year of injuries, surgery, and frustrating setbacks, the AEW star says the wait is finally over. Matthews confirmed the news himself on Instagram, sharing a cryptic message that made it clear his long road to recovery has finally come to an end as ... Read more

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