Will Ospreay Tumbles Into Bucket During Death Riders Segment on AEW Dynamite: ‘You Gotta Laugh’

Will Ospreay is widely regarded as one of the most physically gifted performers in professional wrestling, but even the best have their off moments — and his came in an unexpected place on this week’s AEW Dynamite.

During the show’s opening segment, Ospreay was positioned backstage alongside the Death Riders as Jon Moxley delivered a pre-match pep talk to the faction. Moxley closed his address with the line “Don’t stop moving forward” — and apparently, Ospreay did exactly that, stumbling into a bucket in the process. The unscripted mishap played out in front of the live audience and cameras, turning what was meant to be an intense, atmospheric faction moment into an accidental comedy beat.

Ospreay has since addressed the incident himself, summing up the moment with characteristic good humor: “You gotta laugh.”

It’s a rare slip for someone who makes the physically impossible look routine between the ropes. Ospreay has been a key part of the Death Riders’ storyline in recent months, aligning with Moxley’s dominant faction and playing a significant role in AEW’s ongoing power dynamics. That he can shrug off an embarrassing live television moment with a laugh speaks to where he is mentally — comfortable, confident, and clearly not taking himself too seriously even while involved in some of the company’s most high-profile angles.

As far as AEW blooper reel moments go, this one is already earning a life of its own online.