Jay White is still not medically cleared to return to the ring, according to a new report. Fightful Select reported the news Wednesday, adding that he hasn’t been factored into any creative plans and “isn’t expected to be back imminently”. During an August interview, AEW head Tony Khan said that White “is going to be out for a long time” without giving any further details.
White has been out of action since late March 2025 after suffering a broken hand in a match against Kevin Knight on Collision. He also underwent shoulder surgery during his absence to address lingering issues. The 33-year-old made a surprise appearance during last weekend’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. As part of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement ceremony on January 4, 2026, White entered the ring to congratulate his former rival and present him with flowers.
Both White and Colten Gunn are on the injured list for Bullet Club Gold, leaving Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn to team up in their absence. Colten Gunn was recently sidelined with a knee injury, while Juice Robinson made his own return at AEW All In 2025 following a seven-month hiatus. The Bang Bang Gang recently competed at the Full Gear Holiday Bash in December 2025, where they were defeated by Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler in an AEW World Tag Team Championship match.
White signed with AEW and made his debut as a contracted wrestler in April 2023. He missed three months in the summer of 2024 with a foot injury, returning in October. To explain his current absence, AEW used a storyline where White was attacked off-screen by the Death Riders.
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