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Buddy Matthews Finally Gets Medical Clearance After 18 Months Out of Action

AUGUST 6, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Buddy Matthews is officially cleared to wrestle again, bringing an end to a brutal injury layoff that has kept him out of action since February 2025. Matthews announced the news through a video posted to Instagram on August 6, 2026. The AEW star documented the final medical evaluations behind his comeback and confirmed that he ... Read more

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