Wardlow Comments On ‘Bittersweet’ In-Ring Return At AEW Dynamite

Wardlow returned to the ring at on the PAC tribute episode of AEW Dynamite, and he commented on his return on social media. Wardlow competed in the 10-man main event match on last night’s show, which also featured Bryan Danielson’s return to the ring.

The AEW star posted to Twitter to comment on the match, writing:

““Bittersweet night. Extremely saddened by the loss of one the best wrestlers and humans I’ve ever met, but also after over two years, so incredibly happy to be home. Thank you @AEW and thank you to everyone in the crowd last night in Pittsburgh for the love that was shown.”

The match was his first AEW TV appearance since AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door in August of 2025, where he suffered a torn pec in his return segment. Danielson and the Death Riders were victorious over Wardlow and his Don Callis Family allies.

Bittersweet night. Extremely saddened by the loss of one the best wrestlers and humans I’ve ever met, but also after over two years, so incredibly happy to be home. Thank you @AEW and thank you to everyone in the crowd last night in Pittsburgh for the love that was shown 🙏🏽

— Wardlow (@RealWardlow) October 1, 2026