Man, this thing about The Gunns and their injuries just popped up everywhere after that crazy Dynamite match. I figured folks wanted to know if they’re actually coming back, so I dug in like I always do.
Watching the Fallout
First, I went back and re-watched the match where it all went south. That tumble Austin Gunn took? Nasty. You see his leg twist real bad when Colten got tangled up with him. Instant pain face, couldn’t get up properly. That wasn’t just selling, you know?
After the show, the buzz online was wild. People were posting slo-mo clips, arguing if it was a work or a shoot injury. I started checking their socials daily. Weeks went by. Nothing. Total radio silence from the Gunns. Usually, they’re loud as heck online. That silence screamed “real injury” to me.
Patching the Clues Together
Finally, little clues started dripping out:
- AEW updates: Tony Khan just said “long-term injuries.” Vague, man. Real vague. Didn’t give squat for timelines.
- Social Media Peek: Colten posted a pic of Austin rehabbing. Knee brace, looking miserable in a gym. Another showed both of them in street clothes backstage, Austin still limping.
- Fan Forums & Rumors: Spent hours lurking wrestling rumor mills (takes dedication!). Kept seeing “ACL tear” pop up for Austin. That lines up with what folks saw and the rehab pics.
Here’s what stuck in my head:
- Austin’s Leg: ACL rehab? That’s months. Minimum 6, maybe 9 even with top-notch docs and pushing hard. Saw it a mile away.
- Colten’s Situation: Looked less severe initially, but that tumble he took later? Heard whispers about a shoulder thing. Kept seeing him favoring it weeks after in those backstage pics.
What’s Next for Them?
Putting it all together? They ain’t fighting anytime soon.
I’m thinking:
- Late 2024 Return? If Austin tore the ACL bad? Forget summer. Maybe October/November if they’re lucky and rehab goes perfectly. Wrestling’s unpredictable though.
- Return Angle: Bet they come back scorching hot. They’re gonna milk this for sympathy heat at first, then BOOM – kick someone’s head off. That dad of theirs? Guarantee he’s in that ring backing them up.
- Colten’s Role: If his shoulder’s banged up but not needing surgery? Maybe we see him pop up solo sooner, doing interviews, keeping their name alive while Austin heals.
Basically, yeah, they’ll fight again – but it’s gonna be a long, quiet summer. Gotta be patient with injuries like this. Makes you appreciate how much these guys put their bodies through.
