AEW Reveals Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Bracket – The April 2 episode of AEW Dynamite saw the official unveiling of the Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament bracket. The tournament, which begins at AEW Dynasty and culminates at AEW Double or Nothing, will feature top AEW stars competing for the prestigious trophy.
However, one major name was notably absent from the bracket. Jay White, who had previously declared his participation alongside Hangman Page and Will Ospreay, was officially removed from the tournament. During Dynamite, Excalibur announced that White had been attacked by The Death Riders before the show, which led to his exclusion from the tournament. However, reports indicate that this was a storyline cover-up for a legitimate injury.
According to Fightful Select, White suffered an undisclosed injury prior to the show. Due to the severity of the injury, White will require surgery, forcing AEW to adjust their creative plans.
Updated Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Bracket
With White out, AEW has finalized the lineup for the tournament:
First-Round Matches
Left Side of the Bracket:
- Will Ospreay vs. Kevin Knight
- Brody King vs. Konosuke Takeshita
The winners of these matches will face off in the second round, with one advancing to the tournament finals.
Right Side of the Bracket:
- Mark Briscoe vs. Kyle Fletcher
- Hangman Page vs. a mystery wildcard opponent
The wildcard spot has now become one of the most intriguing aspects of the tournament. With White’s injury, AEW has yet to announce his replacement, leaving fans speculating on who will step in to face Page.
Tournament Timeline
The tournament officially kicks off at AEW Dynasty and will progress through multiple rounds before concluding at AEW Double or Nothing. This marks AEW’s latest effort to honor Owen Hart’s legacy while showcasing elite wrestling talent.
With Jay White sidelined for the foreseeable future, AEW will have to adjust its plans for Bullet Club Gold and any feuds he was set to be involved in. It remains to be seen how AEW will address his absence moving forward.
AEW Reveals Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Bracket
