AEW’s Will Ospreay Opens Up About Married Life, Terrifying Injury & ‘All In’ Main Event
'Oh God, he's not going to be able to walk properly.'
AEW's Will Ospreay discussed his life after a life-threatening neck surgery in an interview ahead of his main event match against Kenny Omega at All In. The "Aerial Assassin" faced a difficult year, as he contemplated his future after a herniated disc injury that required neck surgery. Will trained tirelessly to make a comeback and eventually returned to wrestling in March, now set to compete in the AEW World Championship match against Omega in front of a sold-out crowd at historic Wembley Stadium.
The 33-year-old wrestler credited his wife, Alex Windsor, with being a crucial source of support during his recovery. She had also faced significant injuries in her career, including an ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery, and played a pivotal role in helping Will regain his confidence. Will spoke highly of their relationship, stating that becoming a married couple has strengthened their bond and diminished any insecurities they may have had.
He also shared about their role as step-parents to their stepson, Harrison, and how their strong connection has grown through their shared experiences and humor.
The All In event holds a special place for both Will and Alex, as it is their hometown event where they first met. Will expressed how proud he is of Alex's journey from being an independent wrestler to now being part of AEW. Both wrestlers feel an added sense of excitement for their upcoming matches, knowing that they are playing a part in their hometown's wrestling legacy.
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