Buddy Matthews Cleared To Compete
Buddy Matthews is back in the mix.
Back in May 2026, Buddy Matthews appeared for a promotion in Australia and got physical in the ring. He added that he would be officially cleared to compete by October. He suffered an ankle injury in February 2025 and has been out of action since then.
Taking to his Instagram, Matthews posted a video to announce he’s cleared to compete. Matthews wrote:
“Before stepping back into the ring, there was one final hurdle.
After suffering a serious ankle injury at AEW Grand Slam: Australia, Buddy Matthews begins the final stage of his comeback—getting medically cleared to compete again.
This video follows the process behind the scenes, from medical evaluations and rehabilitation to the moment he receives the news every athlete waits to hear. It’s a look at the physical and mental challenges of returning from injury, and what it takes to get back to doing what you love.
If you’ve ever faced setbacks, injuries, or doubted whether you’d make it back, this one’s for you.
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Matthews is under contract to All Elite Wrestling. His last match was at Grand Slam Australia, where he faced Kazuchika Okada for the Continental Championship.
