One big thing: AEW’s Skye Blue suffers ankle injury during match
Skye Blue, a rising star in AEW’s women’s division, sustained an ankle injury during her match against Hikaru Shida on the July 20 episode of “AEW Dynamite.”
• The match ended prematurely due to the injury, with Shida declared the winner via referee stoppage.
• Blue’s real-life boyfriend, Kyle Fletcher, posted an update on social media less than 24 hours after the incident.
The latest: Fletcher’s update on Blue’s condition
Kyle Fletcher shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) showing Blue at home with a heavily wrapped cast on her right ankle.
• Fletcher’s caption: “We got her home everyone, doctor Kyle on the clock. Yeeeeeeeefreakinhaaaaaaaaaw”
• The image shows Blue wearing a white cowboy hat and giving the middle finger to the camera.
Why it matters
Blue’s injury comes at a time when she was gaining momentum in AEW’s women’s division. Her absence could impact ongoing storylines and potential future matchups.
The big picture: Blue’s AEW journey
Since joining AEW in 2021, Blue has become a regular fixture on company programming:
• She recently aligned herself with former TBS Champion Julia Hart.
• Blue has been transitioning her character, moving away from a dark, witch-like appearance to a brighter ring gear palette.
What’s next?
• The duration of Blue’s absence from in-ring action is currently unknown.
• Fletcher, who recently lost the ROH Television Championship, will likely support Blue during her recovery.
The bottom line
While injuries are an unfortunate part of professional wrestling, Blue’s setback provides an opportunity for other wrestlers to step up in her absence.
What do you think this injury means for Skye Blue’s future in AEW? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
