As AEW gears up for its highly anticipated Double or Nothing pay-per-view at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, excitement is increasing after Fightful Select reported that Wardlow has arrived in New York, sparking intense speculation about a potential surprise appearance. The former three-time TNT Champion has been sidelined for months due to injury, but his presence in town opens the door for a possible return. While his return isn’t official, the timing feels ideal given this is one of AEW’s biggest nights of the year.
“Fightful Select learned that three-time AEW TNT Champion Wardlow is in town. It is not known whether he will be making an appearance on the show. Wardlow has not wrestled for AEW since March 2024 … Sources we spoke to said Wardlow has been at a number of shows as he works towards getting cleared, so this isn’t out of the ordinary.” – Fightful Select
38-year-old Wardlow’s most recent setback came in early September 2025 when he tore his pectoral muscle shortly after returning at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Prior to that, he missed significant time since spring 2024 with a labrum and knee injury worsened by a car accident. However, in mid-April 2026, he confirmed he was very close to being cleared with torn pec recoveries typically taking 6–12 months, putting him right on schedule for a potential comeback at Double or Nothing.
