Buddy Matthews continues to generate speculation about his wrestling future, sharing yet another cryptic message on social media. The AEW star has been absent from television for an extended period, and despite ongoing teases regarding a potential comeback, there has been no formal movement toward his return to the promotion.
The former House of Black member last appeared on AEW programming at Grand Slam: Australia in 2025, where he faced Kazuchika Okada. During that contest, Matthews sustained a severe ankle injury that has kept him out of action ever since. While recent reports indicate he has been cleared to compete, he has yet to make a televised appearance. Furthermore, a scheduled appearance at WSW’s MegaMania event was canceled due to conflicting obligations.
Matthews recently posted an enigmatic image on Instagram, fueling rumors that he might reappear during the upcoming AEW Full Gear weekend. This follows a trend of subtle social media hints over the past few weeks, where the wrestler has suggested that his return is imminent despite the reasons for his prolonged hiatus remaining unclear. In previous posts, he implied that he was waiting for the right moment and that there were significant plans in motion.
His return to AEW will occur in a vastly different landscape than when he last competed. Within the House of Black, his former stablemate Brody King has transitioned into a babyface role as part of the team Brodido, while Julia Hart has aligned herself with the Triangle of Madness. Observers are now waiting to see how the creative team positions Matthews upon his reintroduction to the active roster.
