Kyle O'Reilly Set To Join Adam Cole & Roderick Strong When He Is Cleared

While his professional wrestling return date remains unknown, it appears that AEW has plans in place for Kyle O'Reilly when he is cleared. Per the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, O'Reilly is set to join the team of Adam Cole and Roderick Strong, which would bring three of the four Undisputed Era members back together on AEW television. O'Reilly has not competed in the ring since the June 4, 2022 episode of "AEW Dynamite," as he needed time off to undergo neck fusion surgery, but has made it clear he is working toward an in-ring return, stating on social media he wants to fight alongside Cole again.

During O'Reilly's previous run with AEW, he and Cole worked together in the Undisputed Elite with Bobby Fish by their side, but due to injuries and Fish's time with the company coming to an end, that group faded away. However, Cole was joined by another friend when Strong made his debut on "Dynamite," and the reason that didn't take place until last week is that he had reportedly been hurting. Strong's arrival had been planned for some time, but AEW waited until he was healthy to pull the trigger.

When it comes to O'Reilly, his status is up in the air. Back in February, Tony Khan made it clear he was looking forward to welcoming the former ROH World Champion back, but also stressed he was recovering from a number of injuries and that he had a tough recovery ahead of him. Right now Cole and Strong are battling against the numbers as they feud against the Jericho Appreciation Society, and whether O'Reilly is able to return to help that remains to be seen.