Absent AEW star reacts to Seth Rollins' injury update

In an interesting turn of events, Seth Rollins' recent injury update prompted a reaction from a top AEW star currently on hiatus from the Jacksonville-based promotion.

Many would say that at WWE Crown Jewel, Seth Rollins walked away with his biggest win of the year by defeating WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes to claim the Crown Jewel Championship. However, he appeared to have injured his shoulder during the match, which caused his group, the Vision, to turn on him in the following episode of RAW. Rollins even had to vacate his World Heavyweight Title because of the injury. Earlier today, the Visionary posted a picture on Instagram of himself wearing an arm sling and sipping a cup of coffee with the following message:

"Caffeine and clarity. See ya on the other side. ✌🏻 P.S. I love football."

The post garnered a reaction from many pro-wrestling stars, including absent AEW talent Buddy Matthews. The Best Kept Secret, who has been out with a leg injury since AEW Grand Slam: Australia earlier this year, gave Rollins' post a like.

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Buddy's like on the post [Screengrab taken from Instagram]

Rhea Ripley expresses gratitude for her husband and AEW star, Buddy Matthews's support.

Despite working for rival promotions, Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews have kept their relationship strong by openly supporting each other, mainly on social media. The Eradicator recently expressed her gratitude for her husband in an interview with Allenownz Wrasslin, where she mentioned being grateful for Matthews' support.

"Umm, this is such a wild, strange, weird business, and a lot of people don't understand it. So to be able to find a spouse that, like, actually understands everything that you're going through and isn't gonna judge you or get mad at you for you not being able to respond on a work day. Like that stuff, that is, like, so crucial to me and beneficial because, like, I don't have to explain myself," Ripley said.

It remains to be seen just when Buddy Matthews will finally make his return to All Elite Wrestling.

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 Karan Raj