AEW: Kyle O’Reilly Injury Update, Britt Baker on 4th Anniversary of AEW Debut, Dark Elevation Results

Kyle O’Reilly Comments on Dealing with Post-Surgical Issue

As noted before, Kyle O’Reilly has been out of action for AEW since this past June due to him suffering a neck-related and other injuries. O’Reilly underwent successful neck fusion surgery this past July to repair his neck.

O’Reilly recently provided an update on Instagram stating that he has been dealing with a post-surgical issue for the past several months and will disclose more details regarding this issue at a later date. O’Reilly also stated that he has also been dealing with some mental health-related issues during this same time period.

“New year, new me. I hate how cheesy and cliché that sounds but in the case of Kyle O’Reilly and 2023 it rings very true. Dealing with a post-surgical issue (that I will disclose at a later date) has caused me a lot of frustration and I’ve spent the last few months of ‘22 with anger and confusion. In order for me to return to the ring I simply cannot come back as good as I was. I have to become better in every aspect of my athletic wellness. I have to train better, eat smarter and recover with intention.

Many of you are aware of my battle with type-1 diabetes and that also puts me at a disadvantage in terms of healing and recovery. Thankfully working with @thediabeticfighter has inspired me to regain control of my life and to finally hop off the blood sugar roller coaster. I cannot recommend this man’s services enough, in 6 days alone I’m spending more time in my target range than I have in months.

And of course I couldn’t pull it off without my trusty @eversensecgm. It’s astonishing how consistently accurate this device is and has been my tag-team partner for almost 5 years. If the transmitter falls off during physical therapy or when I walk into a door frame I can just stick it back on.

I haven’t spoken much about my injury and the mental struggles I’ve faced but I’m realizing how therapeutic it is to just write this down. Our words have so much power even if you’re just thinking them or writing them down. So a “new me” is a necessity to ensure that I will once again have the honor and privilege of walking down that ramp and stepping through those ropes. Expect more from me as the months go on and witness a glimpse into how I rebuild and retrain myself for a return that I can’t wait for you all to see.”

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Britt Baker Comments on 4-Year Anniversary of Her AEW Debut

Britt Baker recently reflected on Twitter about this past weekend being the four year anniversary of her official debut in AEW.

Has it really been 4 years today? Wow.
We’ve come a long way, but there’s still work to be done. LFG.

Love me or hate me, I’ll always be the first female signed to @AEW 😘

Yours truly,
Dr. Britt Baker
D👇🏻M👇🏻D👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/t1ZYB48KQt

— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) January 8, 2023

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AEW Dark Elevation Results – Jan. 9, 2023

January 9, 2023
Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Commentary: Paul Wight, “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard, and Angelico

AEW Dark Elevation Quick Match Results:

1. Brian Cage defeated Schaff via Drill Claw (pinfall)
2. The Kingdom (Mike Bennett & Matt Taven) defeated The Bollywood Boyz (Gurv Sihra & Harv Sihra) via Proton Pack (pinfall)
3. House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, & Buddy Matthews) defeated The Wingmen (Peter Avalon & Ryan Nemeth) & Ari Daivari via Assisted Kicks & Running Cannonball combo (pinfall)
4. Powerhouse Hobbs defeated Vinny Pacifico via Spinebuster (pinfall)
5. Marina Shafir & Nyla Rose defeated Amira & Danika Della Rouge via Double Team Spiked DDT (pinfall)
6. ROH World Championship – Claudio Castagnoli (c) defeated Josh Woods via European Uppercut (pinfall)
7. Ethan Page, Isiah Kassidy, & Ethan Page defeated Guillermo Rosas, Cody Chhun, & Sonico via Twist of Fate (pinfall)
8. Athena defeated Viva Van via Crossface (submission)
9. Eddie Kingston & Ortiz defeated Ricky Gibson & Eddie Pearl via DDT (pinfall)
10. Bandido defeated Christopher Daniels via Inverted GTS (pinfall)
11. Best Friends (Trent Beretta & Chuck Taylor) defeated Spanish Announce Project (Serpentico & Luther) via Assisted Strong Zero (pinfall)