Lance Archer Out, Test Positive For COVID-19, Main Event Changed

Details are coming it but Lance Archer posted the following to his Twitter account an hour ago.

“When I returned from our last show, a family member was ill when I got home. I found out later a friend who had taken my family member to the Vet for our Dachshund was COVID positive. While at home, now I’ve also gotten sick tested positive. I feel ok, expect to see me in 2 wks”

When I returned from our last show, a family member was ill when I got home. I found out later a friend who had taken my family member to the Vet for our Dachshund was COVID positive. While at home, now I’ve also gotten sick tested positive. I feel ok, expect to see me in 2 wks

— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) September 23, 2020

He later went on to say

“Don’t think this changes anything Jon Boy! 21 days till @AEWrestling crowns a NEW champion LIVE on @tntdrama for @AEWonTNT anniversary!”

Don’t think this changes anything Jon Boy! 21 days till @AEWrestling crowns a NEW champion LIVE on @tntdrama for @AEWonTNT anniversary! pic.twitter.com/BeQEq47cnK

— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) September 23, 2020

Tony Khan then announces Jon Moxley vs Eddie Kingston for the AEW Championship tonight on AEW Dynamite.

“Tonight on #AEWDynamite Live on TNT at 8pm ET/7 CT, JonMoxley v. Eddie Kingston for the AEW Championship! There were questions about if Eddie’s Battle Royale elimination was valid (Lance + Eddie were the final 2, Lance threw him off the top but not over), now Eddie gets his shot!”

Tonight on #AEWDynamite Live on TNT at 8pm ET/7 CT, JonMoxley v. Eddie Kingston for the AEW Championship! There were questions about if Eddie’s Battle Royale elimination was valid (Lance + Eddie were the final 2, Lance threw him off the top but not over), now Eddie gets his shot! https://t.co/mySZDyzjmP pic.twitter.com/bXLdmccBuO

— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) September 23, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with Archer and his family. We hope all of them have a speedy recovery.