AEW Star Falls On Head; Neck Possibly Injured [VIDEO]

A popular AEW star suffered a potentially serious injury, landing on his head during a recent Ring of Honor event.

This incident involved “Smart” Mark Sterling, who currently manages the Premier Athletes team, consisting of Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, and Stori Denali. Sterling is well-known for his management prowess on AEW and ROH broadcasts. During the August 18 episode of ROH TV, Komander faced off against Ariya Daivari, with Mark Sterling present at ringside. The match between these Ring of Honor contenders was fast-paced and added excitement to the event lineup. However, one moment during the match drew significant attention from the audience, as it was unsettling to witness.

While Komander was dominating Ariya Daivari, Mark Sterling climbed onto the apron to distract the referee. Komander noticed and took action, charging toward the turnbuckle to dropkick Sterling off the apron. Sterling fell awkwardly, landing on his head or neck, creating a frightening scene. You can watch the moment below:

AEW’s Mark Sterling Shares His Experience with Tony Khan’s Company

Smart Mark Sterling has been associated with All Elite Wrestling since 2020, debuting on the August 22 episode of Dynamite as a lawyer supporting MJF, and has even worked alongside Jade Cargill. In a 2024 interview with Sportskeeda’s Bill Apter, Sterling expressed his enthusiasm for both All Elite Wrestling and its sister promotion, Ring of Honor. He encouraged viewers to watch ROH TV for its impressive in-ring performances.

“Man, I absolutely love AEW! I love the Ring of Honor! I’ve really been enjoying my time in Ring of Honor lately. I think people are sleeping on Ring of Honor; I think they’re sleeping on the show. It’s a very good deal!” he said. [1:38-1:57]

However, his recent injury may be more severe than initially thought, leaving questions about his future.