Penelope Ford Injury Gets Positive Update With Expected Return Timeline Revealed

Penelope Ford’s injury scare on AEW Dynamite appears to be far less serious than initially feared, as a new update confirms she is expected to return to the ring soon.

According to Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer, Ford suffered a sprained ankle during the February 25, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite in Denver, Colorado. While the visual of Ford on crutches raised concerns among fans, the diagnosis suggests the injury is not expected to keep her sidelined long-term.

The injury occurred during the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship match, where Ford and Megan Bayne challenged Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron. The moment happened when Ford delivered a moonsault to the outside and landed on her feet, immediately showing signs of discomfort. Although she initially continued competing, the pain worsened, forcing her to exit the match early and receive attention from medical staff at ringside.

The legitimate injury forced AEW officials to make an immediate creative adjustment. The planned finish was scrapped, and a disqualification was called after Lena Kross interfered by striking the champions with a title belt. This allowed the match to end without further risking Ford’s health while protecting the ongoing storyline.

Despite the alarming visual of Ford using crutches following Dynamite, the sprained ankle diagnosis is considered a positive outcome. Ford is now expected to recover and return relatively soon, which is encouraging news for AEW’s women’s tag team division.

Ford, Bayne, and Kross had only recently aligned as the “MegaBad” trio, and there were indications they may have been positioned for a major push before the injury. With Ford’s return already on the horizon, that momentum may only be temporarily paused rather than completely derailed.

With AEW Revolution approaching on March 15, Ford’s recovery timeline could play a key role in shaping the tag team championship picture moving forward.

Do you think Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne should get another shot at the AEW Women’s Tag Team Titles once she returns, or should AEW shift focus to new challengers? Share your thoughts and feedback below.