Castagnoli Not Medically Cleared, Off AEW TV

Claudio Castagnoli says he is not currently medically cleared and has been off AEW television since October 28.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Wrestling

Claudio Castagnoli said Tuesday he is not medically cleared and has been off AEW television since the October 28 episode of Dynamite. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Claudio Castagnoli stated he is not currently medically cleared, having been off AEW television since the October 28 edition of AEW Dynamite. He discussed his status while attending the League of Legends World Championships.

Why it matters

Castagnoli's absence follows a brawl with The Cut in which he attempted to make a save for fellow Death Riders members. His medical status leaves his return timeline unclear for AEW fans in the United States.

Castagnoli has been absent from AEW television since the October 28 Dynamite brawl with The Cut. No timeline for medical clearance or return was given in his comments.

The players

Claudio Castagnoli

Claudio Castagnoli is a professional wrestler and member of the Death Riders stable in All Elite Wrestling.

The details

During an October 28 AEW Dynamite segment, Castagnoli brawled with The Cut, and a trash can he threw bounced back into his hands. Castagnoli later said he was sitting at home while not medically cleared, and he spoke about his situation to The Load-In while at the League of Legends World Championships.

October 28, 2026: Castagnoli brawls with The Cut on AEW Dynamite and is sidelined afterward.
Near November 8, 2026: Castagnoli gives an interview about his status at the League of Legends World Championships.

Season Trajectory

Castagnoli's sidelining removes a Death Riders member from AEW's active roster during an ongoing stable storyline. The absence affects the group's on-screen dynamics while the promotion continues its current feuds.

Fantasy and fan viewing plans involving Castagnoli's AEW matches are affected while he remains off television. Viewers should not expect his return on upcoming Dynamite broadcasts until he is medically cleared.

The takeaway

Medical clearance, not scheduling, determines when a wrestler returns, so fans should follow official AEW announcements rather than speculation. Castagnoli's own comments remain the most direct source on his status.