On Dynamite this past Saturday night (Oct. 24), Lance Archer attempted a moonsault during his AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament first round match against Eddie Kingston. Archer didn’t get the necessary rotation in his leap from the second rope, and Kingston had already rolled out of the way according to plan. It mean the 44 year old wrestler landed head first on the mat...
Here’s another angle, in slow motion:
Alternate View Of Lance Archer Landing On His Moonsault Attempt On #AEWDynamite 10/23 pic.twitter.com/5hcaJGsSIS
— Covalent TV (@covalent_tv) October 24, 2021
The match was paused while officials checked on Archer, but he wanted to finish, and came back in so Eddie could do a quick roll-up by Eddie. After a more thorough check-up by AEW’s Dr. Michael Sampson, Archer was able to walk to the back under his own power. We still don’t have official word on a diagnosis, but the Murderhawk Monster has provided a couple updates on social media. It does seem he’ll be out for a while, and probably at least looking a physical therapy for his neck & spine.
Listen. We choose to do this and take our health n lives in our hands every night. I’ve done that move hundreds of times over my career. Just under rotated. Coulda been MUCH worse. Thank you to ALL at @AEW for taking AMAZING care of me and protecting me. I’ll BE BACK!
— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) October 24, 2021
Wanted to take a Sec to thank ALL the fans around the world. And especially those in the Arena in Orlando.
— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) October 25, 2021
Things got serious quick and the amount of respect and appreciation as I (thankfully) walked out was very much noticed and appreciated!
He also noted that sneezing with a sore back/neck sucks, which I can personally confirm.
Get well soon, Lance!