Buddy Matthews Updates Ankle Recovery Progress

Buddy Matthews, a prominent All Elite Wrestling star and member of the House of Black faction, provided a candid update on his ongoing recovery from an ankle injury via Instagram this week, marking a key milestone in his rehabilitation efforts.

The injury occurred in February 2025 at AEW's Grand Slam Australia event in Melbourne, where Matthews challenged Kazuchika Okada for the AEW International Championship. During his entrance, Matthews rolled his ankle, yet he persevered through the match, competing for more than 13 minutes before losing the bout. What initially appeared as a minor setback failed to heal properly, leading to concerns about potential long-term complications. Doctors recommended surgery to prevent a chronic condition, and Matthews underwent the procedure on August 7, 2025. Medical assessments at the time indicated he would likely miss the remainder of the year, sidelining the veteran wrestler from in-ring action.

In his latest social media post, accompanied by video footage of a gym session, Matthews detailed his progress and persistent challenges. "UPDATE Today was the first time since surgery to hit a hack squat still very restricted with ankle mobility but...