Nick Wayne sidelined 6-8 weeks with ankle injury, ROH TV Title unclear

Nick Wayne, the 20-year-old All Elite Wrestling performer and reigning Ring of Honor World Television Champion, has been told by AEW’s medical team that he will be sidelined for an additional six to eight weeks after an appearance on the October 4 episode of Collision. The company doctor said Wayne’s ankle remained swollen and tender around the injured area, extending his recovery beyond the two months he has already missed.

Wayne appeared on Collision with backstage interviewer Renee Paquette and allies including Kip Sabian. He expressed optimism about his healing, saying, "I should be back in the ring in no time," but the physician’s assessment contradicted his expectations. Frustrated by the prognosis, Wayne left the segment saying he would seek another examination. AEW has kept his name and image involved in storylines while he remains sidelined.

Reports that Wayne had been dealing with a foot injury emerged earlier this year; on Collision the issue was described as involving his ankle and the surrounding injury site. He has already missed at least six weeks of action, including a scheduled tag match at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view in London this past August....