Backstage News on Josh Alexander’s AEW Arrival and HOOK’s Absence – Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite: Spring BreakThru featured some late changes, including a major shift in the main event lineup. HOOK was pulled from the show at the last minute due to what sources have described as a “physical issue.” While the nature of his condition has not been disclosed, reports indicate Powerhouse Hobbs was informed on Tuesday that he would be taking HOOK’s place in the scheduled match.
Despite the sudden change, AEW stuck with its planned outcome. Hobbs assisted The Opps in defeating The Death Riders to win the AEW World Trios Championships. According to sources, the title change was not a reaction to HOOK’s absence—it was already planned before the situation developed.
Even with the lineup shuffle, AEW officials were reportedly satisfied with how Spring BreakThru came together. The event was considered a success internally.
Meanwhile, there’s still no update on PAC’s return. The former AEW All-Atlantic Champion remains sidelined and is expected to be out for “some time.” No specific timeline for his recovery has been announced.
Another major development during the show was the debut of Josh Alexander. Although the debut came as a surprise to fans, sources confirm that Alexander signed with AEW back in February. His official arrival was delayed as AEW worked to resolve his visa paperwork.
In a small behind-the-scenes moment, Alexander’s wife, Jade Chung, was present backstage during his debut, offering support as he made his first AEW appearance.
Backstage News on Josh Alexander’s AEW Arrival and HOOK’s Absence
