Jay White Injury Update and AEW Contract Status – Jay White has been absent from AEW television for close to a year, and new information has surfaced regarding his status with the company while he continues his recovery. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion has not appeared on AEW programming since suffering a hand injury in March of last year, which forced him out of in-ring competition.
White signed with AEW in April 2023, and according to recent reports, there is no concern about his contract expiring anytime soon. The agreement he reached with the promotion at the time was described as a long-term deal, and sources indicate it is nowhere near its scheduled end. This provides stability for both sides as White focuses on rehabilitation rather than an immediate return.
It has also been reported that White’s lengthy injury absence is expected to be added to the overall length of his contract. With his time away from the ring now nearing a full year, that additional time would extend his deal further into the future. Based on current expectations, White is projected to remain under contract with AEW until at least sometime next year, even without factoring in any further extensions.
White’s most recent match took place on the March 29, 2025 episode of AEW Collision. In that appearance, he competed in a singles bout and picked up a win over Kevin Knight of JetSpeed. Shortly after that match, his injury situation worsened, leading to his complete removal from television as he focused on recovery.
As things stand, there is still no official timetable for White’s return to action. AEW has not announced when he may be cleared, and no creative plans have been revealed for his eventual comeback. For now, White remains sidelined, with his contract status secure and further updates expected once his condition improves.
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Jay White Injury Update and AEW Contract Status
