Major update on top star's return to action in AEW; was backstage at Double or Nothing [Reports]

An in-ring return could be on the horizon for one of AEW’s top stars, as per a new update. We have not seen this star in over six months. Juice Robinson's last in-ring appearance came on the November 27, 2024, taping of Collision, where he battled Will Ospreay in Continental Classic 2024 Gold League.

During the match, Rock Hard snapped his fibula and was subsequently pulled from the Continental Classic Tournament and was replaced by Komander. Recently, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported a key update regarding the recovery status of the Illinois native. The update states that the 36-year-old himself believes he’s “close” to being cleared.

Notably, WON had earlier reported that Robinson was backstage at Double or Nothing 2025 in Glendale, Arizona, last month.

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Robinson, who joined Tony Khan's company in September 2022, is a member of the Bang Bang Gang stable alongside Jay White and The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn). While his return appears imminent, there's no confirmation yet on when or how the stable will reunite on All Elite Wrestling television.

Juice Robinson is healthy but reportedly awaiting final clearance from AEW

Even though Juice Robinson suffered an unfortunate injury last November, earlier reports claimed that the AEW star had been medically cleared.

According to an earlier report by Fightful, Juice Robinson is now healthy but awaiting medical clearance from All Elite Wrestling management.

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Apart from his time at All Elite Wrestling, Robinson is known for his tenure in WWE from 2011 to 2015. He has also won multiple championships in the independent scene, besides achieving immense success in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, winning the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship three times and the IWGP Tag Team Championship once. However, he has yet to win a title in AEW.

Fans will be waiting with bated breath for his impending return.

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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 Yash Mittal