Kazuchika Okada has confirmed that Kyle Fletcher is currently dealing with an injury, though specific details remain limited.
The update came during the April 2 episode of AEW Collision, when Okada addressed Mark Davis and Andrade El Idolo ahead of their match against The Rascalz. During the segment, Okada told Davis that this was his opportunity to get revenge, noting that his longtime partner Fletcher was sidelined with an injury.
No further details were provided by Okada regarding the severity or timeline of the injury. Later in the broadcast, commentator Excalibur added that the exact nature of the issue is still unknown, but indicated it involves Fletcher’s lower leg. He also pointed out that Fletcher had been visibly hobbling during his most recent appearance.
Fletcher’s last match took place on the March 28 episode of Collision, where he teamed with Davis against The Rascalz, consisting of Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz. It is believed that the injury occurred during that match, as Fletcher appeared to favor his leg as the bout progressed.
The timing of the injury is notable, as Fletcher is currently the reigning AEW TNT Champion, raising questions about how AEW will handle the title situation moving forward if he is unable to compete.
WrestlingAttitude.Com will provide further updates as more information on Fletcher’s condition becomes available.
Chris Jericho is officially back in AEW, and new details have emerged regarding how his return came together behind the scenes.
Jericho made his surprise comeback during the April 1 episode of AEW Dynamite in Winnipeg, marking his first live appearance on AEW programming since April 8, 2025.
According to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, the general belief backstage is that Jericho and AEW have agreed to a new contract. While full details of the deal were not disclosed, the report strongly indicates that his return was not a one-off appearance.
Jericho’s arrival at the venue was reportedly kept tightly under wraps. He did not appear backstage until just before the show went live and was driven directly into the building only minutes ahead of the broadcast. From there, he went straight to the gorilla position in preparation for his entrance, minimizing the chance of leaks prior to his on-screen return.
After his segment opened the show, Jericho remained active behind the scenes. The report notes that he filmed additional content once he returned backstage and also participated in a photo shoot. He later spent time meeting talent he had not previously worked with, indicating a reintegration into the AEW locker room.
Jericho’s status had been the subject of heavy speculation in recent months. His trademark filing for “Cornerstone” fueled discussion about his next move, while multiple reports suggested he could return at any time. On the day of his comeback, Fightful Select reported that AEW sources expected him to appear, which ultimately proved accurate.
There had also been talks between Jericho and WWE, though reports indicated WWE never had concrete creative plans in place. He was not scheduled for major events such as the Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber, and internal expectations suggest he will not be appearing there anytime soon.
As announced during the April 2 episode of AEW Collision, Jericho is set to address his return on the April 8 episode of Dynamite, where more clarity on his future direction is expected.
Backstage News on Chris Jericho AEW Return, Next Appearance Revealed
AEW Collision Results – April 2, 2026 – Welcome to WrestlingAttitude.com’s coverage of AEW Collision for April 2, taped from the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Jon Moxley def. Anthony Bowens — Continental Championship Eliminator
Collision opened with a physical eliminator bout as Jon Moxley battled Anthony Bowens. Bowens pushed the pace early and forced Moxley into deeper waters than expected, but Moxley ultimately secured the victory and protected his spot atop the Continental rankings.
Immediately after the match, Will Ospreay sprinted to the ring and blasted Moxley with the Hidden Blade. Ospreay demanded that their match at AEW Dynasty be contested for the Continental Championship with no interference from the Death Riders. Tony Khan made the title match official.
Backstage, Moxley responded by promising zero mercy and claiming he doesn’t need to beat Ospreay — because Ospreay will beat himself.
Kazuchika Okada Provides Injury Update
Okada announced that Kyle Fletcher is injured, leaving his status uncertain heading into the coming weeks.
Divine Dominion def. Kristara & Ava Lawless
Lena Kross and Megan Bayne continued their dominant run with a decisive squash victory. Divine Intervention ended the match in under two minutes as Divine Dominion established themselves as a rising force in the women’s division.
The Hurt Syndicate Returns
MVP and Bobby Lashley declared that The Hurt Syndicate is officially back in business. Lashley has been cleared, and the group is now actively recruiting new members.
Willow Nightingale retained the TBS Championship in a competitive match against Hikaru Shida. After the bell, Shida teased attacking Willow with her kendo stick but ultimately backed down, leaving the situation unresolved.
FTR def. London Lightning & Mo Jabari
FTR scored a quick win over local competitors London Lightning and Mo Jabari. After the match, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage stormed the ring, taking out security and attacking FTR. Christian attempted a con‑chair‑to on Cash Wheeler, but Stokely Hathaway intervened. A security guard ultimately took the con‑chair‑to instead.
Jamie Hayter Issues a Challenge
Backstage, Jamie Hayter challenged Thekla to a championship match at AEW Dynasty, signaling her intent to re‑enter the world title picture.
Tommaso Ciampa def. Juice Robinson
Ciampa and Robinson battled in a hard‑hitting match that saw Ciampa survive Robinson’s power offense and counter Juice Is Loose into a pair of running knees for the victory.
Isiah Kassidy Addresses Marq Quen’s Injury
Kassidy revealed that Marq Quen is out indefinitely and he doesn’t know when his partner will return. Kassidy said he’s ready to stand on his own and called out Jon Moxley.
Darby Allin, Brody King & Jack Perry Confrontation
Backstage, Brody King reminded Darby Allin of their violent history, while Jack Perry noted that Darby once set him on fire. Despite their issues, all three agreed they can coexist for one night to fight the Don Callis Family on Dynamite.
Don Callis Family (Andrade El Idolo & Mark Davis) def. The Rascalz
The Don Callis Family picked up a strong win over The Rascalz. After the match, Okada, Trent, and Rocky Romero attempted to attack, but Myron Reed made the save.
Tornado Tag: Kevin Knight, Mistico & The Conglomeration def. Death Riders & The Dogs
Collision closed with a chaotic tornado tag match. Kevin Knight, Mistico, Orange Cassidy, and Roderick Strong outlasted Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Clark Connors, and David Finlay in a fast‑paced multi‑team battle.
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The odds currently favor Hendry to retain in the Fatal 4-Way main event, while Borne is also positioned as a strong favorite to hold onto the North American Championship. The Tag Team Championship match is listed as a pick’em, with both teams sitting at identical odds, making it one of the most unpredictable contests on the card.
As always, betting odds can shift as the event approaches, especially if additional matches are announced or storylines develop further on NXT programming.
Interview With Drew McIntyre – In a recent interview on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Van Vliet spoke with Drew McIntyre about several key topics. During the conversation, McIntyre discussed how much longer he plans to continue wrestling, why Cody Rhodes was granted a rematch for the WWE Championship, a potential match with Nick Aldis, and more.
Interview With Drew McIntyre
You turned 40 last year. Do you think about how much longer you want to do this?
“Yeah. I mean, I know my wife feels like it’s gonna be a lot shorter than I probably feel it’s going to be, especially with how I feel now and how creatively fulfilled I feel these days. But as long as I’m happy, as long as she’s happy, and as long as the fans are happy with what I’m doing, I don’t see any reason to slow down anytime soon, especially when I see guys getting up there in age right now and moving as well as they’re moving right now, because we’ve just moved so far forward with athletes. Look at LeBron James or Ronaldo, for example, the same age as me, and they’re just still at the top of their game.”
How is Cody Rhodes the champion right now? He was not supposed to get a rematch ever.
“I was under the impression that contracts, not someone’s word. If you’ve looked back at the clips, I literally said I got the clause put in there that Cody Rhodes will not get a title match if he loses against me in Berlin. That was in there in a contract. Those exact words, I said it in London. I said a few times, go back and fact-check, but I definitely said it in London for sure. Then he was in the Royal Rumble, [but] wait a minute, if he wins the Royal Rumble, he’s gonna get a title match. That’s not what the clause says. So I have to fix that, helping Nick out to do his job properly. Suddenly, Elimination Chamber, I had to get in there as well. Wait a minute. It says no title match, not go ahead and win this match, or go ahead and win that match. So all I’m doing is trying to do the right thing. Make them not breach contract. And they still breached the contract, because they’re always screwing Drew McIntyre.”
We talked earlier about how Cody Rhodes got this rematch, Nick Aldis made this thing happen. A lot of animosity with Nick Aldis. There are a lot of fans calling for maybe a match with Drew McIntyre and Nick Aldis. Would you love to go in there and have a match with him?
“Oh yeah, I can feel it when I’m out there with him. Whenever we go back and forth on the microphone, I can feel the people starting to get into it. I don’t feel it with Jacob. And I think Jacob and I turned a big corner after fighting like Peter Griffin and the giant chicken for three straight hours before we fell off a giant platform where I dragged him to hell with me. So we’ve turned a big corner for our feud, even though Jacob and I, you look at the basics of it. It could just be Godzilla Kong, two big guys fighting. People are happy to see it. But we have this story. We’ve screwed each other along the way. He took away the biggest moment for me, being champion at WrestleMania. We have the story built in, and then we have the physicality and how good the match is going to be, how good the people know the match is going to be, and then the big fight on SmackDown, and who knows where it’s going to go. I’ve got plenty of ideas about what I want, so it’ll be good. But at the same time, there’s this Aldis thing simmering at the side, and every time we go back and forth, you can feel the tension. You can cut it with a knife. We’ve known each other a long time. I name-dropped his son because I have known him for that long. But what a corporate stooge he is, his kid Donovan must be ashamed of him having such a corporate stooge for a father instead of backing me, the one who’s in the right and the one that he’s known for years, and his one is his actual friend. So when the time is right, be it Mania, be after Mania. I think we should have a match, and I don’t think there should be any sanctioning around it. I don’t think anyone should be allowed to interfere. He tapes up the fists. He’s been up in the ring a long time. He thinks he can go with a four-time former world champion in WWE in the big leagues. He’s probably the greatest NWA champion of the modern era, since Billy took over NWA. But he’s not been in there for a long time. He’s a big guy. I would love to get in there with him, and I’d love to see what damage I could do, and no one’s allowed to interfere, then come up close and ask me to stop politely.”
You are now the US title away from being a Grand Slam champion. Sheamus is the Intercontinental Championship away from being his Grand Slam champion. Who becomes Grand Slam champion first?
“Me, definitely. I’ve got no plan to do it, or don’t know when it will happen, but if he keeps talking about it, then they’re just gonna rib him and just give me the US Title.”
It’s funny, though, like you’re both one title away, and you’re right, he mentions it just a little bit more than you.
“It does mean a lot to him. He’s achieved so much and he really would love it, but, yeah, he gets driven and driven. He wears his heart on his sleeve, and it’s going to happen. It’s just, yeah, it’s hilarious how much has been mentioned at this point, and I’ve not mentioned the US title, and it’ll happen. Then I will make it a big deal, and I’ll make it seem like I really cared so much about it. I’ve got four world titles now, that’s what it’s all about. It’s a storytelling aspect of our business. I’ve already achieved everything I wanted to achieve. If we keep those stories going, the fans interested, I’m good. If it happens, cool; if it doesn’t, cool.”
You can find more from the Interview With Drew McIntyre in the embedded video below.
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