Jay White Injury Forces AEW Creative Shakeup – AEW has been forced to pivot creatively following an injury to Bullet Club Gold’s Jay White. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion suffered a hand injury during his match with Kevin Knight on the March 29 episode of AEW Rampage. The injury has since ruled him out of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and potentially other upcoming events.
In response, AEW has inserted Kevin Knight into White’s place, resulting in significant programming changes—most notably affecting the scheduled matchups for AEW Dynamite. According to sources, AEW was originally planning a major bout between Jay White and Will Ospreay for the upcoming AEW Dynasty pay-per-view. With White sidelined, the creative team has begun reshaping the storyline to accommodate Knight’s new role.
As for the planned outcome of the White vs. Ospreay match, internal details remain closely guarded. Reports indicate that the final decision was still under consideration, with both talent and creative personnel involved in shaping the tournament’s direction.
Jay White’s setback is one of several injury-related issues currently affecting AEW talent. Orange Cassidy is reportedly dealing with a more serious condition that could keep him off television for a prolonged period. On a more optimistic note, Mark Davis is expected to return within 4 to 8 weeks, depending on his recovery progress.
There is growing concern that White’s hand injury may require surgical intervention, which could delay his return to in-ring action even further.
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Jay White Injury Forces AEW Creative Shakeup
