Jake Doyle’s promising start with All Elite Wrestling has been abruptly halted by a biceps injury sustained during a tag team championship match late last month. The AEW newcomer successfully underwent surgery this week to repair the tear, according to reports first surfacing on Fightful Select and subsequently confirmed by multiple wrestling news outlets.
The injury occurred on during a hard-fought contest on AEW Dynamite in Austin, Texas, where Doyle and his partner, Mark Davis, challenged FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. The pivotal moment came when Doyle took a DDT from Wheeler on the ring apron. In a desperate attempt to mitigate the impact, Doyle instinctively grabbed the top rope, a maneuver that ultimately exacerbated the injury and led to the biceps tear.
Despite the immediate and obvious pain – Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer confirmed the injury shortly after it occurred – Doyle remarkably completed the match alongside Davis. The duo ultimately fell short against FTR, with reports indicating interference from Jon Moxley and the Death Riders played a role in the outcome. Doyle’s willingness to continue competing despite the severity of the injury underscored his toughness and dedication to the sport.
Doyle’s arrival in AEW earlier this year marked a significant step in his professional wrestling career. After his contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) expired on , he debuted on the edition of Dynamite as the newest member of the Don Callis Family. The pairing with Mark Davis quickly proved fruitful, with the duo securing a number one contender’s match victory in their debut and following it up with a win over Alec Price and Jordan Oliver, propelling them into a championship opportunity against FTR.
The injury represents a setback for Doyle and Davis, who had rapidly established themselves as a formidable force in the AEW tag team division. Their momentum, built on a foundation of impressive victories and a clear chemistry, has been temporarily stalled. The Don Callis Family, known for its strategic pairings and calculated approach, will now need to adjust its plans in the wake of Doyle’s absence.
Recovery from a torn biceps typically requires a rehabilitation period of four to six months. This timeline suggests Doyle could potentially return to action sometime this summer, though AEW has not yet provided an official estimate for his return. The length of his recovery will depend on the success of his surgery and his progress throughout the rehabilitation process.
Prior to joining AEW, Doyle wrestled under the name Jake Something in TNA, where he developed a reputation for his physicality and intensity. His transition to AEW was met with considerable excitement from fans and industry observers alike, who saw him as a potential breakout star. The injury is particularly unfortunate given the positive trajectory of his career and the opportunities that lay ahead.
The AEW tag team division, already brimming with talent, will feel the impact of Doyle’s absence. FTR, as the current champions, will continue to defend their titles against a field of hungry contenders. However, the dynamic of the division has undoubtedly shifted and the landscape will remain fluid until Doyle’s eventual return. The focus now shifts to Doyle’s recovery and his eventual re-integration into a competitive tag team scene.
