Will Ospreay believes he still has several years left to perform his trademark high-risk style despite neck surgery that once threatened his wrestling career.
The former AEW World Champion reflected on his recovery and explained how advances in medical treatment helped him return to the ring sooner than expected. Speaking with 107.7 The Bone, Will Ospreay admitted the neck injury has become an important part of his story, but said he feels fortunate to have been given the chance to continue competing.
“It’s a part of my life, and it’s part of my history now. And to be able to go through one of the injuries that 10 years ago, they would have disqualified you. That would have been it, like they would have written you off. You’d never be seen back in the wrestling ring ever again.”
“Thankfully, medical science has come along so well now that not only did I manage to get through this injury, but I did it in record time. Thankfully, the therapies these days are so much better for you, and I’m just blessed to be able to have like a second chance of doing what I love doing.”
Will Ospreay also discussed the rehabilitation process, revealing he underwent extensive therapy as he worked towards returning in time for Wembley Stadium.
“There’s a lot of rehabs that I did, a lot of… Hyperbaric oxygen was good. I explored peptides as well, like BPC 157 and TB 500. And I know that’s maybe a bit on the hush-hush side of things, but I don’t care about telling people what I put in my body.”
The AEW star said his determination to compete again was driven by the prospect of wrestling at Wembley, although recovering from surgery presented challenges he had never previously faced.
“I wanted to come back, and I wanted to come back quickly. For me, there was a big bright light of Wembley Stadium approaching, and there was that whole ambition of wanting to get back and wanting to make sure that I’m ready for that.”
Will Ospreay Says He Has Already Altered His In-Ring Style Following His Neck Surgery
Will Ospreay added that he has already begun adapting his in-ring style following the operation, but believes his athleticism will allow him to continue performing at a high level for several more years.
“I’m just over the moon that I had like a second chance about it. And it’s just learning how to adapt my style… I still think I’ve got like another five years with my natural athleticism before I have to really tone it down.”
