AEW News Roundup: Former WWE star makes shocking return after more than 2 years; Historic match announced; Will Ospreay gives himself a new name

Welcome to a new edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s AEW Roundup. Today, we’ve got news involving top stars, including Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay. From a long-awaited return to a blockbuster title match announcement, Fyter Fest delivered on many fronts.

One of the highlights of the night came when a former WWE star re-entered the All Elite Wrestling spotlight after two years away. Meanwhile, President Tony Khan dropped a major announcement involving two global wrestling stars, while one of the company’s most beloved performers took on a cheeky new nickname.

We've got a lot to cover, so without further ado, let’s dive in.

#4 32-year-old star makes AEW in-ring debut at Fyter Fest 2025

A major debut unfolded at Fyter Fest 2025 as former STARDOM standout Thekla made her long-awaited AEW in-ring debut. The 32-year-old, who recently signed with the promotion, faced Lady Frost in singles competition.

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The Toxic Spider dominated from start to finish and displayed a mix of agility and brutality. She ultimately forced Frost into submitting for the win. After the match, she continued her assault before Queen Aminata intervened and made the save. The segment ended with Aminata challenging Thekla to a match next week, potentially setting up the newcomer's next challenge.

#3 Former WWE star makes shocking AEW return after more than 2 years

In one of the most talked-about moments of the night, Tay Melo made a shocking return to the Jacksonville-based promotion at Fyter Fest after more than 29 months away from television. The Brazilian star, who was last seen in action on Rampage in January 2023, had been on a long hiatus due to pregnancy and motherhood.

Tay, a former WWE star with NXT, made her dramatic return to All Elite Wrestling when Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford ambushed and targeted Anna Jay. Melo ran in to make the save. Meanwhile, the reunion of the Anna-Tay duo drew a loud reaction from fans.

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#2 Tony Khan announces one of the biggest matches in AEW history for All In 2025; two titles on the line

AEW President Tony Khan made a blockbuster announcement at Dynamite: Fyter Fest that shook the crowd. He confirmed a winner-takes-all match between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada for All In: Texas. Both the International Championship (held by Omega) and the Continental Crown (held by Okada) will be on the line.

This highly anticipated match was made official following a brawl between the two wrestling superstars after Kenny's title defense earlier in the night.

The bout joins an already stacked card at All In that includes Mercedes Mone vs. Toni Storm for the Women’s World Title and Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship.

#1 Will Ospreay gives himself a new name following AEW Dynamite

After a thrilling victory over Lio Rush at Fyter Fest, Will Ospreay introduced fans to a new playful moniker, "Captain Bruv". The 32-year-old British star defeated Rush in under 10 minutes in what was described as a superhuman display of athleticism.

After the match, the aerial assassin took to X (formerly Twitter) and dubbed himself Captain Bruv, notably blending Marvel’s Captain America with his own catchphrase “bruv.” What seems like a tongue-in-cheek nickname is now trending among fans.

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Ospreay, who signed with Tony Khan's promotion full-time in early 2024, has already captured the International Title twice and remains a key figure in the company’s future.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Brandon Nell