Update on Orange Cassidy’s AEW return

Orange Cassidy hasn't been seen in AEW for a while now, but a new update regarding his return might excite his fans.

Orange Cassidy is arguably one of the top babyfaces in AEW. However, it's been months since he performed in the Jacksonville-based promotion. The last time we saw him in action was on the March 19, 2025, episode of Dynamite, where he competed in a four-way match against Ricochet, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and Mark Davis. Cassidy reportedly suffered a torn labrum during the match.

The two-time AEW International Champion has since undergone surgery and been on the road to recovery. Now, a new update states that Cassidy is close to making his impending return to the promotion. According to Fightful, the 41-year-old has been medically cleared to compete and will be back sooner than later. The star is not expected to miss the full length of what's left of 2025.

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AEW star Orange Cassidy says he's not a comic act

In a recent appearance on The Athletic, Orange Cassidy, who is known for his nonchalant character, stressed that he does not want to be labeled as a comedy wrestler.

The former International Champion views wrestling as an art.

He said:

"I don’t really like the term 'comedy wrestler' because I feel that professional wrestling is an art. This is the art I create, and art, to me, should generate emotions out of people. Those emotions could be laughter. They could also be joy; it could also be sadness; it could be regret; it could be depression. If I were just a comedic wrestler, would people really care? Would they be invested?" [H/T: NoDQ.com]

With both Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay injured, the Jacksonville-based promotion needs a strong babyface to step up, and Cassidy is an ideal candidate to fill that role.

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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