10 Most Devastating Injuries In AEW History

AEW has a specific style that leads to a lot of crazy moves being hit and risks being taken every time a wrestler steps into the ring. Whether it is over-the-top death matches or simply a wild singles or tag team match there are a lot of risks being taken by the talents.

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While rewards often come with risks, so does the danger, particularly in the world of professional wrestling. That is why there has been no shortage of injuries throughout AEW's history as many wrestlers have ended up being seriously hurt during their time under contract with the company.

10 Ruby Soho Breaks Her Nose

Ruby Soho's nose break is something that was difficult to watch as she ended up being dropped on her head after Sammy Guevara held her and Tay Melo kicked her. She was let go and that led to Soho's face slamming onto the mat, causing an instant problem.

However, that was then followed by her being dropped from Melo's shoulders into a knee strike which caused Soho to break her nose. She was visibly bleeding

9 Christopher Daniels' Eye Problem

Sometimes injuries happen due to crazy spots involving high-risk elements of weapons, but other times it can be something routine that just goes wrong. That was the case for Christopher Daniels who was hit with a superkick to the face which then resulted in an eye hemorrhage.

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Daniels was a bloody mess after the incident, and the problem required stitches to deal with. However, still to this day his eyeball is discolored and has become black, showcasing what a long-lasting problem this was.

8 Thunder Rosa's Back Problem

Thunder Rosa has been on the sidelines for several months now which is due to a serious back problem that she has dealt with. The former AEW Women's Champion dealt with a herniated disc in her back, and while it's unclear the specific moment that injury happened it has led to her being on the shelf for a long time.

Back injuries are serious problems for wrestlers due to the nature of bumping and the fact they need to lift other people up. Considering how long Rosa has been injured it has quickly become one of AEW's worst injuries.

7 Cash Wheeler's Forearm Injury

Cash Wheeler suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in AEW history when he ripped open his forearm in the middle of a match. He caught his arm on the metal at the turnbuckle, and that saw him rip the flesh which was a major issue.

The match came to an end quickly, but the recovery process was a difficult one for him as he suffered nerve damage from this. He was struggling to grip things which did bring question marks about his overall future in wrestling.

6 Matt Hardy Is Knocked Out

One of the scariest injuries that has happened during AEW's history took place when Sammy Guevara and Matt Hardy competed against each other at the 2020 All Out event. The situation was a very serious one as the two of them brawled on top of stair lift until Guevara speared the veteran off.

The plan was for Hardy to crash through a table below but they went too far and his head bounced off the concrete. While he was allowed to finish the match, it was a very scary scene as he was evidently out of it, struggling to walk which led to a huge online uproar about talent safety.

5 Santana's Knee Injury

The Blood & Guts stipulation is one of the most dangerous in AEW, with the wrestlers involved in this encounter putting their bodies on the line. Santana, unfortunately, ended up suffering a serious injury in this encounter, although it didn't involve the steel or the weapons he sustained a serious knee problem.

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This came when he tried to hit an enziguri but his knee remained in place and buckled. This has seen him out of action for months at a time as he recovers from the problem.

4 Christian Cage's Torn Triceps

Anytime an injury puts someone on the sidelines for six to nine months it becomes clear that the situation is serious, and that was the case for Christian Cage. He ended up tearing his triceps which put his storyline against Jungle Boy on halt as he was unable to compete inside the ring.

The injury is difficult to recover from, but Cage was able to do just that as he recently returned to continue working against Jungle Boy in singles action.

3 CM Punk's Triceps Injury

Christian Cage isn't the only AEW star that has been put on the sidelines due to a triceps problem, as CM Punk also suffered the same injury during what currently stands at his last AEW match. Punk won the AEW World Championship at All Out in 2022, but he has never appeared on television since.

There's plenty of confusion surrounding this because the alleged backstage brawl happened on this night, which is another reason why he hasn't been seen. However, his injury has made it impossible for him to do so, therefore it remains to be seen if he will be returning.

2 Kris Statlander's ACL Problems

Kris Statlander has proven herself to be one of the most talented workers in AEW and she has ended up being a real hit with the fanbase. However, she also suffered not just one, but two major ACL injuries which are severe problems for any wrestler to go through.

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Statlander dealt with one and was out for a lengthy period as she then made her return. Unfortunately, her other knee then ended up tearing which has put her back on the sidelines which is extremely unlucky for her.

1 Adam Cole's Concussion

Out of all the injuries that have taken place in AEW, Adam Cole's concussion has ended up being the most serious. This took place at the Forbidden Door event, and while fans weren't sure of how serious it was at the time it ended up being a major issue for him.

Cole was on the sidelines for a very long time, and the issues he dealt with were severe. Cole couldn't even head out of his home for long periods as he would be sick, showcasing how impactful the situation has been for him. While he has been able to return, this injury almost cost him his career, being a big problem overall.