AEW President Tony Khan has provided a disheartening update on the injury status of “Switchblade” Jay White, confirming that the leader of the Bullet Club Gold will be out of action for “a long time.” The news is a significant blow to the former AEW World Trios Champion, whose momentum was cut short by a series of unfortunate injuries.
Jay White to Remain on the Sidelines for “a Long Time”
Jay White has been absent from AEW programming since March of 2025. He last competed in a singles match against Kevin Knight on an episode of Collision before he was pulled from the annual Owen Hart Foundation Tournament due to an injury. In a recent interview on the My Mom’s Basement With Robbie Fox podcast, Tony Khan was asked about White’s status and gave an unfortunate but direct update on his recovery timeline.
“Jay White is one of the best wrestlers in the world, and got injured along the way. He is out and unfortunately is going to be out for a long time.”
Recent reports had indicated that White’s injuries were more severe than originally believed. He was initially dealing with a broken hand, but that was followed by a subsequent, more serious shoulder injury. Khan’s confirmation that he will be out for an extended period suggests that White may not be able to return to the ring for the remainder of 2025.
A Promising Run Cut Short
The long-term injury came at a particularly inopportune time for Jay White, who was reportedly in line for a major push. Shortly before he was sidelined, reports emerged that Tony Khan was a huge fan of White’s work and saw him as a top-level star for the company. White had been enjoying a successful run as the leader of the Bullet Club Gold faction, alongside his partners Austin and Colten Gunn and Juice Robinson. The group was a featured act on AEW programming and held the AEW World Trios Championships for an impressive reign. White’s incredible in-ring talent and compelling character work had him positioned as a future contender for the AEW World Championship, a trajectory that has now been unfortunately put on hold.
The Ripple Effect on the Bullet Club Gold
Jay White’s long-term absence has major implications for the rest of his faction. Since he was sidelined in March, the remaining members of Bullet Club Gold have struggled to maintain their main event-level momentum. While Juice Robinson and The Gunn Club are still a formidable trio, the absence of their charismatic leader and in-ring general has been clearly felt. It remains to be seen how AEW will book the group during White’s extended recovery period. They could continue as a trio, or the company could choose to add a new member to the faction to fill the void left by “The Switchblade.”
The news of Jay White’s long-term injury is a major blow to both the superstar and to All Elite Wrestling. As one of the best all-around performers in the world, his presence is a significant loss for the main event scene. The wrestling world will be wishing “The Switchblade” a full and speedy recovery.