Braun Strowman has hinted at a possible return to in-ring competition in summer 2026, nearly a year after his WWE release.

Strowman, whose real name is Adam Scherr, recently posted a throwback image on X showing himself slamming Brock Lesnar. The post appeared to reference the recent viral moment involving Lesnar and Oba Femi on WWE RAW, drawing attention from fans.

When asked by podcaster Mike Gilbert about his return timeline, Strowman gave a cautious update.

“Maybe this summer,” Strowman replied. “I’m mid filming season two of Everything on the Menu now and have a few other projects. So will see.”

Strowman has not competed since his WWE release in May 2025. His last match took place on April 18, 2025, where he teamed with LA Knight against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.

Since stepping away from WWE, Strowman has focused on projects outside the ring. One of his main ventures is Everything on the Menu, a food-based reality series where he travels across the United States trying local cuisine. The show was officially renewed for a second season in January 2026 and is co-produced by WWE, allowing Strowman to continue using his in-ring name.

In addition to the show, Strowman recently launched his own production company, Meat Castle Media, expanding his presence in entertainment beyond wrestling.

His return plans have also been impacted by health issues. Earlier in 2026, Strowman revealed he underwent urgent surgery to drain fluid from his knee due to an infection. The situation raised concerns about his ability to return in the near future.

While Strowman has now suggested a summer timeline, his comments indicate that nothing is confirmed. His schedule with filming and other commitments, along with his recovery, will play a role in determining when he can step back into the ring.

For now, a return in summer 2026 remains a possibility rather than a guaranteed date.

Braun Strowman Targets Summer 2026 Return to Wrestling

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Santos Escobar has confirmed that he will be out of action for several months following his recent injury.

The update comes shortly after Escobar competed in the AAA Rey de Reyes tournament final, where he faced La Parka, El Grande Americano II, and El Grande Americano original. Following the match, reports surfaced that he had suffered a torn tricep and would require surgery.

During the match, Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. interfered, costing Escobar the victory and continuing their rivalry. Now, Escobar has addressed both the injury and the situation in a video shared by AAA.

“The reason I came to AAA, Wagner, is to show you what real Lucha Libre is. And to prove that you’re not on my level. And that your mask is not the most beautiful in Mexican Lucha Libre,” Escobar said. “What you did today is unforgivable. The medical reports says I’ll be out for months…months. This is what I do to provide for my family, my legacy, and you messed with it.”

Escobar also made it clear that his absence will not end the feud, promising a return with higher stakes.

“When I come back, because you better believe I’m coming back. I’m not just coming back for that title. This time, I’m coming back for what you value most, what you say is the most beautiful thing in Mexican Lucha Libre. Be careful what you wish for.”

As previously reported, Escobar’s injury has been confirmed as a torn tricep. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The injury will sideline Escobar for an extended period, putting his current in-ring plans on hold. However, his comments suggest that WWE and AAA could revisit the rivalry with Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. once he is medically cleared.

For now, Escobar faces a lengthy recovery process, with his return timeline expected to depend on rehabilitation progress following surgery.

Santos Escobar Out for Months After Torn Tricep Injury

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FTR vs Cope & Cage Set for AEW Dynasty – A major tag team title rematch has been made official for AEW Dynasty, as FTR will defend the AEW World Tag Team Championships against Adam Copeland and Christian Cage.

The match was confirmed during the March 18 episode of AEW Dynamite following the main event, which saw The Young Bucks and Jack Perry defeat Kazuchika Okada and RPG Vice. After the match, Matt and Nick Jackson addressed their failed attempt to win the titles at Revolution, stating that nothing would stop them from becoming four-time champions.

The segment then shifted when Copeland and Cage made their way to the ring. Copeland spoke directly to the Bucks, referencing his return to AEW and the need to settle unfinished business with FTR following the attack on his wife, Beth Copeland, at All Out.

He made it clear that he intends to take the championships from FTR and revealed that the rematch is set for AEW Dynasty, ensuring the Bucks heard the announcement firsthand.

Cage followed up by focusing on the stakes of the match, stating that winning the titles would solidify their place as the best tag team of their era, as well as surpassing the accomplishments of the Bucks’ generation.

Shortly after, FTR, represented by Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, came to the ring alongside Stokely Hathaway. However, the situation broke down quickly as both the Bucks and Copeland & Cage attacked them. The segment ended with all four competitors holding the tag team titles at the same time in a tense staredown before the Bucks exited.

The rivalry between these teams dates back to All Out, where Copeland and Cage defeated FTR. That victory was overshadowed by a post-match attack, as FTR delivered a spike piledriver to Beth Copeland, writing Adam Copeland off television while he filmed “The Beekeeper 2.”

Copeland and Cage returned at Revolution following FTR’s win over the Young Bucks, reigniting the feud.

The rematch will take place at AEW Dynasty on Sunday, April 12, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is the first official match announced for the pay-per-view.

FTR vs Cope & Cage Set for AEW Dynasty

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Toni Storm was originally scheduled to face Marina Shafir in a no holds barred match on the March 18 episode of AEW Dynamite but was removed from the bout before the show began.

Just minutes ahead of the broadcast, a clip was released showing Storm laid out in her locker room in a pool of blood. Mina Shirakawa was seen checking on her, while Luther reacted in panic as Renee Paquette rushed into the scene.

At the start of Dynamite, it was announced that Storm had not been medically cleared to compete following her recent match against Shafir at AEW Revolution on March 15. The broadcast initially did not reference the backstage attack, with that development acknowledged later in the show.

As of now, there is no confirmation on whether the injury is part of a storyline or a legitimate issue. Details regarding the nature of the injury and how long Storm could be out of action have not been disclosed.

With Storm unable to compete, Shirakawa stepped in as her replacement to face Shafir. Shirakawa went on to win the match, finishing Shafir with the Storm Zero piledriver.

The situation adds uncertainty to Storm’s status coming out of Revolution, especially given the violent nature of her recent match and the added backstage angle. Whether this leads to an extended absence or a continuation of the storyline remains unclear.

AEW has not provided further updates on Storm’s condition at this time.

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I thought tonight’s episode of “Dynamite” was peak “nobody was cleared, and this is what we got,” but the one really good thing we did get was the return of one “Aerial Assassin,” Will Ospreay. He returned to the ring tonight against Blake Christian after returning to AEW, following neck fusion surgery just six months ago, at Revolution on Sunday, to confront Jon Moxley and the Death Riders.

Ospreay had a good match against Christian, and good for “Vanilla Baby” to get some time on “Dynamite” against a massive star like Ospreay. I’d imagine that means Ospreay and likely AEW President Tony Khan have a lot of faith in him, which is cool for him. The more important part about it all, however, was that AEW got Ospreay on the show to kick things off, something this show really needed by the end of it. His return was the most exciting thing on the show tonight, which was missing a lot of main players, or at least those main players getting physical, after Revolution.

While the match was good, Ospreay’s promo after it was great. I’m still not entirely sold on him going after Moxley and the Death Riders, since Mox has been leaning more babyface in recent times, but they did take Ospreay out at Forbidden Door, prior to him leaving for neck surgery. Ospreay, of course, still remembers that and is quite furious about it, so at least it all makes sense. And, Ospreay’s fiery promo tonight helped sell me on this all a little more.

Ospreay told Moxley that he didn’t need a weapon to snap someone’s neck. He could do it “with his bare f****** hands,” which was a fire line, despite the obvious need for a censor there. That brought out the Death Riders, and when Ospreay tried to go after Moxley, he got PAC instead, which also made sense. I wouldn’t mind seeing Ospreay work his way through the Death Riders, taking them out one by one until he gets to Moxley. We’ve seen that before with other feuds with Moxley, but with Ospreay, it doesn’t feel like a stale angle.

While I didn’t find this overall episode of “Dynamite” anything special, I sure am glad Ospreay is back. There’s still quite a lot going on around MJF and the AEW World Championship scene, like with Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland vying to be the number one contender right now, so a smaller feud with the Death Riders to get Ospreay back in the swing of things is probably exactly what he needs to be doing right now.

Written by Daisy Ruth