Kyle O’Reilly made his return at AEW Revolution. In a digital exclusive for AEW, O’Reilly spoke about his recovery from his neck injury.
He will wrestle Brian Keith on Saturday’s Collision. He said,
“I had neck surgery. I was expecting that, but I wasn’t expecting to have a seriously rare complication, where I would wake up in the hospital bed and no longer have the use of my right arm. No, I didn’t really bank on that one. I’ve been thrown so many curveballs in life. I feel like every single moment you spend in this business is one unexpected curveball thrown your way. We learn how to deal with those, we learn how to hit a home run every single time we step up to bat. Then what happens when you don’t really get a chance to step up to bat? So that’s kind of where my mind has been for the last two years. I don’t know. I really didn’t know if I was gonna wrestle again. For a long while, I was pretty damn sure that in June 2022, my match with Jon Moxley was the last match of my career, and I was okay with that. I really was. If I could just get my arm back and I can brush my teeth again, I can wipe my ass like a normal human again, and u can take care of my daughter and be a father, that’s really all that I was focused on. That’s all that mattered. It took a long time to get any of that back. I couldn’t move my arm for damn near ten months. But I just had a lot of support, man. So many of the boys reached out. So many fans wishing me well and hoping to see me wrestle again. The fact that one person, anyone in the world wanted to see Kyle O’Reilly in the ring again, one person that gave a damn about me, that was enough motivation that I would ever need, in this lifetime or the next. I’m a kid that had type one diabetes that’s from Canada that was told he could never pursue a career in wrestling, and somehow was able to. So I have that with me, that shred of confidence. I know I’m a good wrestler, I know I’m a damn good wrestler. I know I’m technically proficient. I know deep down, I can still go, in my mind. If the body can hold up, that remains to be seen. We’ll have to see. We’ll have to see what happens when that first crack on the mat and my body hits, and all the air just shoots out of your lungs, how I’ll be able to recover.”
Kyle O’Reilly, the professional wrestler, recently made his return at AEW Revolution after recovering from a neck injury. In a digital exclusive for AEW, O’Reilly opened up about his journey to recovery and the challenges he faced along the way.
O’Reilly revealed that he had undergone neck surgery, which was expected given the nature of his injury. However, he encountered a rare complication that left him waking up in the hospital bed without the use of his right arm. This unexpected turn of events threw him off guard and tested his resilience.
Throughout his career, O’Reilly has learned to deal with unexpected curveballs that come with being in the wrestling business. He emphasized the importance of adapting and hitting a home run every time one steps up to bat. However, his recent setback left him questioning whether he would ever have the opportunity to step up to bat again.
For a long period, O’Reilly doubted if he would ever wrestle again. He even accepted the possibility that his match with Jon Moxley in June 2022 would be his last. His focus shifted towards regaining the use of his arm and performing everyday tasks like brushing his teeth and taking care of his daughter.
The road to recovery was arduous for O’Reilly. He couldn’t move his arm for nearly ten months, but he found solace in the support he received from fellow wrestlers and fans. The outpouring of well-wishes and the desire to see him wrestle again became his motivation to push through the challenges.
O’Reilly’s journey is a testament to his determination and resilience. He reflects on his humble beginnings as a kid with type one diabetes from Canada, who was told he could never pursue a career in wrestling. Despite the odds, he defied expectations and made it in the industry.
Confident in his abilities as a wrestler, O’Reilly believes in his technical proficiency and his ability to perform at a high level. However, he acknowledges that the ultimate test lies in how his body will hold up in the ring. The first crack on the mat and the impact on his body will determine his ability to recover and continue wrestling.
Fans of Kyle O’Reilly eagerly await his return to the ring, knowing that his determination and passion for the sport will drive him forward. His story serves as an inspiration to never give up, even in the face of adversity. O’Reilly’s resilience and ability to overcome obstacles make him a true role model for aspiring wrestlers and individuals facing their own challenges.