Ortiz Breaks Silence on AEW Absence – AEW star Ortiz has addressed speculation regarding his future with the company, responding directly to a fan inquiry on social media about when he might return to television. Ortiz, who has been absent from AEW programming for much of 2024 due to injury, gave a brief but telling answer, hinting at a possible comeback.
Ortiz’s most recent AEW appearance occurred on the January 20, 2024, episode of AEW Collision, where he teamed with Eddie Kingston in a hard-fought tag match against Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli. During the bout, Ortiz suffered a torn pectoral muscle—an injury that required surgery and sidelined him for an extended period.
Following several months of rehabilitation, Ortiz returned to active competition on the independent circuit in March 2025. Since then, he has worked matches across various promotions and has been medically cleared to compete. However, despite his in-ring activity outside AEW, he has yet to make his return to Dynamite, Rampage, or Collision.
The topic resurfaced this weekend when a fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to tag AEW President Tony Khan, calling for Ortiz’s return to the company’s programming. Ortiz acknowledged the post and responded simply, “That would be cool…”, suggesting his interest in returning remains high.
As of now, AEW has not issued any official updates or announcements regarding plans to reintegrate Ortiz into ongoing storylines or upcoming events. His status remains in limbo, but with his recovery complete and fan support evident, a return could be on the horizon.
Ortiz Breaks Silence on AEW Absence
