AEW’s injury list just got a little more nonchalant — but make no mistake, it’s a serious situation for one of the company’s most beloved stars. According to a new report from Fightful Select, Orange Cassidy is the latest top name to be shelved with an injury, potentially joining Switchblade Jay White in the “Owen Hart Cup But Make It Medical” Club.
Sources within AEW are reporting that Cassidy has suffered a serious injury, possibly a torn pectoral muscle, though that hasn’t been 100% confirmed. Either way, the diagnosis is clear: no hands in pockets, no matches for a while.
🩻 The Injury Breakdown (and It Ain’t Lazy)
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Cassidy’s last match was on March 19, in the final of the AEW International Championship Eliminator Tournament, a tag-team tornado of chaos featuring:
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Ricochet
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“Speedball” Mike Bailey
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Mark Davis
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…and a whole lot of bumping
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That match was won by Ricochet & Bailey, but Orange may have left the ring with more than just a loss — he may have left his pec in the ring too.
No one in AEW has confirmed the exact moment of injury, but all signs point to that March 19 tag team insanity as the likely culprit.
🧃 The Freshly Squeezed 2025 Timeline (So Far)
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Early 2025: Took time off from AEW to recharge batteries (and probably oranges).
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March 9 (Revolution – Zero Hour): Returned, teamed with Mark Briscoe and Big Boom AJ to beat Johnny TV and the MxM Collection, with help from Big Justice (because of course).
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March 13 & 15: Competed in the International Title Contender Series
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Defeated Roderick Strong
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Lost to Konosuke Takeshita
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March 19: Final match (for now), possibly where the injury occurred.
Now, he’s expected to miss significant time, though it remains to be seen if surgery will be required.
💔 Another Star Sidelined
With Jay White already out due to a legitimate injury that required surgery — and now Orange Cassidy potentially joining him — AEW’s top-tier talent pool is taking some heavy hits heading into Dynasty and the Owen Hart Cup.
There’s no official timetable for Cassidy’s return, and if a torn pec is confirmed, he could be out for months, depending on severity and treatment.
And if you’re wondering how Orange Cassidy is handling it? Probably with a shrug, a thumbs-up, and a quiet “Eh.”