A new report from Fightful Select has provided a significant update on the status of former TNT Champion Wardlow, revealing that he has been cleared to return to the ring for some time but delayed his comeback to film a new television series.
Wardlow’s Return Delayed For ‘American Gladiators’
According to the report, Wardlow, who has been out of action for over a year with a shoulder injury that was compounded by a car accident, has been medically cleared since earlier this year. However, he met with AEW President Tony Khan, and they mutually decided it would not make sense to bring him back before he filmed the upcoming “American Gladiators” series, only to have to take him off of television again.
Two Seasons Reportedly Filmed, Return Discussions Underway
The report adds that Wardlow has now completed filming, and that two seasons’ worth of content for “American Gladiators” were filmed. People in the know within AEW have claimed that discussions about how to bring Wardlow back to television are now underway, though no creative details have been decided upon.
The update on Wardlow’s status answers a long-standing question for AEW fans about one of the company’s top homegrown stars. With his filming commitments now complete, it appears his return to AEW programming could be imminent. The full report, which includes more backstage details, can be found on Fightful Select.
