Ladies and gentlemen, wrestling enthusiasts, and fans of suspenseful returns, gather ’round! We’ve got a sizzling update hotter than a wrestling ring under stage lights. AEW star Kyle Fletcher has provided a tantalizing, albeit vague, update on his tag team partner Mark Davis, affectionately known as “Dunkzilla.” The Aussie Open duo has been on the sidelines since October 2023, leaving fans eagerly awaiting Davis’s comeback. So, let’s dive into the latest twist in the Aussie Open saga!
The last time AEW fans saw Mark Davis in action was during the heart-pounding match at WrestleDream in October 2023, where Aussie Open faced off against FTR for the AEW World Tag Team Championship. It was a match filled with high-octane drama, but it ended on a sour note as Davis broke his wrist mid-bout, sidelining him for what has now been over eight months.
In Davis’s absence, his partner Kyle Fletcher hasn’t been resting on his laurels. No, sir! Fletcher has been busy joining forces with The Don Callis Family and even snagging the ROH World Television Championship. But despite his solo success, the question on everyone’s mind is: When will “Dunkzilla” return?
In a recent chat with Fightful’s Iridian Fierro, Fletcher dropped some hints about Davis’s condition. “So, I can’t speak exactly on what’s going on with him right now. I think that’s his story to tell, I don’t want to be that person. He’s doing good. He will definitely be back at some stage. We don’t have an exact timeline but yeah, I can’t wait to get back in the ring with him.” It’s the kind of vague update that leaves us craving more!
For those keeping track, Aussie Open made waves when they signed with AEW in May 2023 after a successful run in NJPW, where they became IWGP Heavyweight and NJPW STRONG Tag Team Champions. Unfortunately, their reigns were cut short due to Davis’s earlier injury woes, forcing Fletcher to vacate their titles just days before their AEW debut. Nevertheless, the dynamic duo managed to capture the ROH World Tag Team Championship, only to lose it to Adam Cole and MJF at the legendary All In London event at Wembley Stadium.
So, as we eagerly await the return of “Dunkzilla,” let’s keep our eyes peeled and our hopes high. Kyle Fletcher’s cryptic yet hopeful words promise that Mark Davis will be back, and when he is, the wrestling world better brace itself for the explosive comeback of Aussie Open!