Kyle Fletcher Reflects on Partner Mark Davis's Injuries and Career Growth
Kyle Fletcher says injuries to partner Mark Davis played a major role in his evolution from one-half of Aussie Open into a singles competitor.
Opportunities Arising from Absences
Speaking at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door post-show media scrum, Fletcher described how repeated absences for Davis created career pauses for the team and opened the door for Fletcher to pursue solo opportunities. He credited AEW president Tony Khan for recognizing his potential and giving him chances to perform on his own.
Progression and Recent Achievements
Those opportunities have grown over time, Fletcher added, and he has worked to make the most of each break. The progression culminated at Forbidden Door, where Fletcher successfully defended his TNT Championship against NJPW’s Hiromu Takahashi — his second defense of the title.
Career Trajectory and Impact of Injuries
Mark Davis last appeared in the ring on the March 2025 edition of AEW Dynamite. Fletcher’s transition underscores how injuries and timing can reshape a wrestler’s career trajectory.