Will Ospreay joins Death Riders after previous attack
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Will Ospreay has aligned with The Death Riders after they previously attacked him at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025. After missing six months due to injury from the assault, Ospreay won the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament at the 2026 Forbidden Door event. He acknowledged in a recent interview that the Death Riders offered him support when no one else did, helping him overcome hesitation in his wrestling technique. Ospreay drew a comparison between his situation and Batman's training with Ra's al Ghul, indicating a transformation facilitated by Jon Moxley and the group.
- •Ospreay previously suffered a neck injury from The Death Riders' attack.
- •He won the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament in 2026.
- •Ospreay joined The Death Riders in April 2026.
- •He cites their support as pivotal in his recovery and development.
- •The alliance has intrigued and confused AEW fans.
- 9:34 PMWrestling Inc — AEW Star Will Ospreay Explains Motivation Behind Working With The Death Riders
"AEW's Will Ospreay has opened up as to why he has joined forces with The Death Riders despite the group attacking him last year.
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