Andrade Expected Back In AEW Next Week After Head Injury Scare

Andrade’s frightening head injury appears to be far less serious for his AEW future than the images suggested. Despite sharing a graphic photo of medical staff treating a bloody head wound just days after AEW Grand Slam Mexico, Andrade is reportedly expected to return to AEW television next week, with his rivalry with MJF picking back up right where it left off.

According to Fightful Select, Andrade’s absence this week had already been planned before the injury occurred, meaning his time off wasn’t necessarily a direct response to the incident. That detail goes a long way toward easing concerns that AEW might need to pause or retool one of its hottest current programs heading into All In London.

The scare stemmed from the fallout of Grand Slam Mexico on August 5, where Andrade defeated Tommaso Ciampa and Komander in a three-way match to claim the coveted No. 1 entry spot in the Casino Gauntlet at All In London. His victory celebration was short-lived, as MJF stormed the ring and attacked him with his customized AEW World Championship and the Dynamite Diamond Ring, ultimately sending Andrade crashing off the entrance ramp into Komander. Medical personnel checked on him at ringside following the assault.

Days later, Andrade revealed just how serious the aftermath had been. He explained that he hadn’t felt well since the Wednesday following Grand Slam Mexico but pushed through two previously booked MLP dates in Canada before returning home to Miami and going straight to the emergency room. “Hi everyone and especially Las Señoritas! I’ve just landed back in Miami, where I live, and I went straight to the DR. I hadn’t been feeling well since the Wednesday after the Grand Slam, but as a professional, I had two shows in Canada with MLP,” Andrade said.

The timing made the injury especially nerve-wracking for AEW, given how much momentum the Andrade-MJF program had built. MJF, ever the opportunistic heel champion, has made a habit of targeting rivals at their most vulnerable, and this attack fit right into that pattern — but the real-world injury blurred the line between storyline violence and legitimate concern for a performer’s health.

With Andrade reportedly on track to return next week, AEW appears set to keep this feud rolling toward All In London without missing a beat. Andrade earned his spot at the front of the Casino Gauntlet the hard way, and MJF has made it personal by targeting him before he could even enjoy the win. That makes for compelling television, provided Andrade is truly in the clear.

For now, the update is a relief for fans who feared the worst after seeing that photo. Wrestling injuries can be unpredictable, and head trauma in particular is nothing to take lightly, but the early word suggests Andrade dodged a longer absence. AEW will likely continue building the MJF confrontation on the road to All In London, and all eyes will be on Andrade’s return to see how physically ready he looks after a turbulent week.