Will Ospreay sends a five-word message amid AEW hiatus

AEW star Will Ospreay has caught attention online after sending a five-word message amid his absence from the Jacksonville-based promotion.

Widely considered one of the biggest babyfaces in the promotion, Will Ospreay has been on hiatus from AEW since competing in the grueling Lights Out Steel Cage match at Forbidden Door 2025. The Aerial Assassin, who had to be stretchered out at the end of the pay-per-view, has been suffering from herniated discs for a while now and will reportedly be undergoing surgery soon to repair his neck. According to the latest reports, Ospreay is not expected to return to Tony Khan's promotion until well into 2026. During his absence, however, the former International champion sent an intriguing message online.

Taking to X, Ospreay posted a front and back image of himself alongside AEW World Champion Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland in their wrestling costumes with a five-word message.

"Attack For The Next Generation," wrote Ospreay

AEW star Alex Windsor shares Will Ospreay's post-retirement plans

Will Ospreay's fiancee, Alex Windsor, recently revealed Ospreay's post-retirement plans, saying that the Aerial Assassin dreams of becoming a postman, ideally for the Royal Mail. Windsor stated this when speaking on an interview with RJ City on Hey!(EW).

“Speaking of postman, that’s his dream. When he leaves wrestling, he wants to be a postman. No, but that’s his retirement plan. He wants to be a postman. But it’s one of them things where he could be like, oh, I used to be a wrestler. Now I’m just a postie. But not any postie, the Royal Mail.” [H/T - Fightful ]

While there is no specific timeline on when Ospreay will return to All Elite Wrestling, fans can expect that once he comes back, the English wrestler will immediately target the Death Riders for taking him out at Forbidden Door.

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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