AEW's Anthony Bowens recalls seizure after WWE NXT match

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

AEW's Anthony Bowens recalls seizure after WWE NXT match
Summary

Anthony Bowens, a star in AEW, recounted experiencing a seizure during his only WWE match on December 21, 2016. While teaming with Jonathan Ortagun against The Authors of Pain, Bowens recalls being knocked unconscious after a powerbomb delivered to his partner. He described the aftermath, including waking up to referees and doctors, but noted that he did not find the experience painful. Bowens has since continued his wrestling career and joined AEW in 2020 after a brief period in 2017 where a full-time WWE role did not materialize.

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  • Bowens had a seizure during a WWE NXT match in 2016.
  • He teamed with Jonathan Ortagun against The Authors of Pain.
  • The match lasted only 75 seconds due to the incident.
  • Bowens returned to wrestling soon after the event.
  • He signed with AEW in 2020 after earlier WWE interest.
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AEW star Anthony Bowens has opened up about his sole WWE appearance, and how it ended in him having a seizure in the ring.

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