Matt Sydal Could Be Heading Back to AEW After Two-Year Absence

Matt Sydal may be on the verge of a return to All Elite Wrestling. Internal discussions have taken place within AEW about bringing the veteran back for in-ring competition in the near future, following a two-year layoff that stemmed from surgery.

The nature of the surgery was not fully detailed in available reporting, but the two-year timeline underscores that this was a significant procedure requiring an extended recovery period. Sydal, a high-flying veteran with decades of experience across virtually every major promotion in North America and Japan, was a recognizable presence in AEW before his time away.

Sydal, who has also worked extensively under the name Evan Bourne during his time in WWE, is widely respected for his aerial style and ring work. His return would add a familiar face to AEW’s roster at a time when the promotion continues to build out its midcard and tag division. Whether he comes back in a singles capacity or slots into the tag team scene — a role he has filled throughout his career — remains to be seen.

No official announcement has been made, and the discussions are described as ongoing rather than finalized. Still, the fact that conversations are happening internally is an encouraging sign for fans who have been waiting on his return. If things come together, Sydal could find himself back in an AEW ring sooner rather than later.