AEW's Darius Martin Provides ACL Injury Update
The latest on Darius Martin, whose brother Dante has shined in his absence.
AEW's Darius Martin has been absent from company television since February, having been struck down with an ACL injury, leaving his brother and Top Flight partner Dante to continue in his absence.
Now, in an interview with AdFreeShows' Jon Alba conducted after last month's Full Gear 2021 pay-per-view, Darius has given an update on his recovery.
The 22-year-old said that he feels "pretty good" as he works towards getting cleared to compete again, adding AEW has been "great" during the process (h/t Fightful):-
"I'm feeling pretty good, just moving around, taking it day by day, trying to get the clearance again, working my way up and building the strength again. You never want injuries, but I'm thankful it came at a time where I am fortunate enough to have this deal with AEW. AEW has been great to me during it. I really feel all the love and support from them. I've been fortunate enough to have that."
Darius underwent ACL surgery on 22 April. His last match was for F1RST Wrestling on 21 February, where Top Flight teamed with indie veteran Arik Cannon to face Warhorse and The Besties In The World.
Continuing, the elder Martin brother revealed that he is still on the road with AEW, praising company owner Tony Khan for how he treats his employees:-
"I'm still on the road, they've still been paying me. I'm still lucky enough to have that job and financial security because of AEW. It's a great place and Tony Khan is an amazing boss who really values his employees and treats us like human beings. Tony is the best."
Dante has emerged as one of AEW's fastest-rising up-and-comers in Darius' absence. Most recently, he competed in the Dynamite Diamond Finals at Winter Is Coming (15 December), though MJF felled him following Ricky Starks' interference.