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Anthony Henry Says Neck Surgery Could Keep Him Out for Six Months
Anthony Henry, who wrestles for AEW and its sister promotion Ring of Honor, says he needs neck surgery.
He is one half of the WorkHorsemen tag team with JD Drake.
Henry said a herniated disc is on his spinal cord, making the injury especially concerning.
He estimates recovery will take between three and six months.
He has not wrestled since July.
Henry has also dealt with other injuries, including a torn bicep and a broken jaw.
He says he plans to return to the ring, but has not given a specific return date.
AEW and Ring of Honor wrestler Anthony Henry says he needs neck surgery.
He said a herniated disc is on his spinal cord and described the injury as scary.
Henry said recovery could take three to six months.
He said he plans to return to wrestling and thanked AEW’s medical staff.
Henry has not wrestled since July, though sources differ on the date and event of his last match.
- Who
- Anthony Henry, an AEW and Ring of Honor wrestler and one half of the WorkHorsemen tag team.
- What
- He says he needs neck surgery for a herniated disc on his spinal cord. Recovery could take three to six months.
- When
- He shared the update on October 8, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The herniated disc is on his spinal cord, and he said his neck is “kinda screwed.
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Henry debuted for AEW, according to Wrestlezone and Wrestling Observer.
Henry signed a contract with AEW, according to Wrestling Observer.
AEW released Henry while he was recovering from a broken jaw, then rehired him.
Henry last wrestled, though sources differ on the event and date.
Henry posted that he needs neck surgery and expects recovery to take three to six months.
- Injury
- Herniated disc on the spinal cord
- Surgery
- Neck surgery needed
- Recovery estimate
- Three to six months
- Tag team
- The WorkHorsemen, with JD Drake
- Last match
- July 2026; sources differ on the event and date
What people are saying
My neck is kinda screwed. I will need surgery. The herniated disc is on the spinal cord itself, which makes this even more scary. Recovery is anywhere from 3-6 months.
With that being said, I plan on returning a new, better, stronger, and more motivated version of myself. Thank you to @AEW and the medical staff for taking such good care of me throughout all of this. I can't wait to be back in an AEW again ASAP!
Sources
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