Buddy Matthews Returns and Attacks Donovan Dijak After Long Injury Layoff

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Buddy Matthews made a surprise return at WSW Rise Against in Australia, attacking Donovan Dijak with a steel chair and laying him out with a stomp. Matthews clarified on the microphone that he has not yet been medically cleared to wrestle following his ankle injury, but expects to receive clearance in October. The injury originally occurred during his entrance at AEW Grand Slam: Australia in February 2025 and required surgery after Matthews initially attempted to work through it.