Folks, it’s been nearly a year since we last saw AEW’s Mark Davis doing what he does best—throwing opponents around the ring with the grace of a kangaroo in a bar fight. But where’s he been? What’s going on? According to the latest report from Fightful Select, while Davis remains off the roster, there’s good news: he’s “progressing well” in his recovery. Now, when exactly will he be back? Well, let’s just say that question has no answer—yet.
In true wrestling mystery fashion, details about Davis’ hiatus remain under wraps tighter than a sleeper hold. No one seems to know what put Davis on the bench—or at least, no one’s saying. Sources close to the matter are playing it cool, stating that Davis should be the one to share that story if and when he feels ready. It’s a classy move in the world of kayfabe. And let’s not forget his tag team partner, Kyle Fletcher, who earlier this year reassured fans that Davis was grinding away to get back into the ring.
Speaking of Fletcher, while Davis has been sidelined, Fletcher’s been carrying the Aussie Open flag proudly, even aligning with Will Ospreay and the oh-so-controversial Don Callis Family. Fletcher recently tagged with Ospreay to challenge the Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Titles. Did they win? Nope. But hey, they gave it the ol’ Aussie try.
Aussie Open’s journey with AEW began officially in May 2023 when the duo signed with the promotion. Their pal, Will Ospreay, followed suit months later. Now, with AEW heading to Australia for a stadium show in Brisbane early next year, the pressure’s on for Davis to make his triumphant return in front of his home crowd. Backstage, there’s undoubtedly some serious hope that Davis will be ready to go Down Under.
Will we see him back before the Brisbane show? We’ll have to wait and see. Until then, Mark Davis is on the road to recovery, and Aussie Open fans are crossing their fingers for a big 2024 reunion.