Borden Returns in AEW Blood & Guts Match
Steven Borden is set to compete again after being sidelined by a concussion suffered at All Out.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Wrestling
Steven Borden will compete in the men's Blood & Guts match on 11/4 AEW Dynamite after being sidelined following a concussion at the 2026 All Out pay-per-view. Borden was knocked out for a period during that event, which was stopped live on pay-per-view.
Why it matters
Borden's return sets up his participation in a high-profile team match against The Don Callis Family. His comeback follows a live stoppage that drew attention to the injury.
Borden was knocked out for about 6 minutes at All Out, according to reports cited in the extraction, before the match was stopped live on pay-per-view. Whether he has been fully cleared beyond his return booking is not stated in the source.
The players
Steven Borden
Steven Borden is a professional wrestler who competes for All Elite Wrestling and is the subject of this return story.
Darby Allin
Darby Allin is a professional wrestler for All Elite Wrestling who will compete alongside Borden in the Blood & Guts match.
The details
Borden and Darby Allin, who will compete alongside him, appeared on First Coast News to promote the show. The men's Blood & Guts match on 11/4 AEW Dynamite pits Will Ospreay, Adam Copeland, Darby Allin, Steven Borden, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson against The Don Callis Family.
Timeline
2026 All Out pay-per-view: Borden suffered a concussion and was knocked out, and the match was stopped live.
11/4 AEW Dynamite: Borden returns in the men's Blood & Guts match.
Season Trajectory
The Blood & Guts stipulation remains one of AEW's signature team-based matches, and Borden's inclusion adds a returning competitor to a high-profile lineup. His return signals how AEW is handling injury recovery within its major showcase bouts.
Viewers following the 11/4 AEW Dynamite card will see Borden return in the men's Blood & Guts match alongside Darby Allin against The Don Callis Family. Fantasy and betting interest tied to the lineup depends on whether his return is confirmed without restriction.
The takeaway
Borden's scheduled return on 11/4 AEW Dynamite is the clearest next checkpoint for his recovery from the All Out concussion.
What happens next
Borden is scheduled to compete in the men's Blood & Guts match on 11/4 AEW Dynamite.
Further reading
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