Will Ospreay brought high-flying chaos to British wrestling, and became one of the best in the world doing it.
The Essex-born sensation took his fearless, self-destructive style and elevated it into something that changed wrestling forever.
With a mouth as sharp as his elbows and a body seemingly built to defy gravity, the “Aerial Assassin” has done everything from Best of the Super Juniors to headlining Tokyo Dome. And he’s still only in his early thirties.
Here is everything you need to know about Will Ospreay.
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Who is Will Ospreay?
Will Ospreay is a British professional wrestler, born William Peter Charles Ospreay on May 7, 1993, in Havering, Essex, England.
He first broke out on the UK indie scene with PROGRESS and RevPro before taking his talents to Japan, where he became one of the biggest foreign stars in NJPW history.
Ospreay’s style is high-risk, innovative, and constantly evolving. He was once the poster boy for flips and dives, but over time became a brutal, all-round striker who could wrestle, brawl, and fly with the very best.
As of June 2025, Ospreay is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he’s continued his rise as one of the greatest wrestlers alive.
Will Ospreay’s net worth
Estimates of Will Ospreay’s net worth vary, but it’s believed to be in the region of $2 to $3 million.
This includes earnings from major promotions like NJPW, AEW, merchandise sales, international bookings, and an absurd amount of t-shirts sold with his own face on them.
He also launched his own brand and stable, United Empire, which helped push his status and business ventures into a whole new stratosphere.
Who is Will Ospreay’s wife?
Will Ospreay is currently in a long-term relationship with Alex Windsor, a fellow British pro wrestler. The couple have been together for several years and have often been public about their relationship on social media.
Although not married as of 2025, they remain one of British wrestling’s best-known couples — with Windsor also building a strong reputation as one of the UK’s top female wrestlers.
Will Ospreay’s best matches
Ospreay has had more 5-star (and 6-star) matches than most wrestlers have had matches.
Here are just a few that fans and critics consider his best:
- Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi – Best of the Super Juniors Final (2019)
- Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega – Wrestle Kingdom 17 (2023)
- Will Ospreay vs. Kazuchika Okada – G1 Climax Final (2022)
- Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet – NJPW Best of the Super Juniors (2016)
- Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson – AEW Dynasty (2024)
Ospreay has the rare talent of making even mid-card matches feel like historic battles, and his tape library is essential viewing for anyone who likes their wrestling fast, furious, and slightly dangerous.
What is Will Ospreay’s finishing move?
Ospreay’s current finisher is the Storm Breaker, a twisting neckbreaker that looks like it belongs in a Tekken game.
He’s also used the Oscutter, a springboard cutter that he’s landed in pretty much every country with a wrestling ring.
In his more vicious matches, he’s also pulled out the Hidden Blade, a brutal rolling elbow to the back of the head that often ends things with a thud.
Will Ospreay vs Kenny Omega
The Ospreay vs Omega rivalry became one of the defining sagas of the 2020s.
After years of teasing, the two finally squared off at Wrestle Kingdom 17 in a bout that was so good, it immediately earned the elusive Dave Meltzer 6.25-star rating. The rematch at Forbidden Door in 2023 might’ve been even better.
Two generational talents, peak storytelling, and enough high spots to shorten both their careers by five years.
Will Ospreay’s injury history
Given his reckless style, it’s remarkable how well Ospreay has managed to hold up physically.
That said, he’s no stranger to injuries. In 2021, he suffered a serious neck injury that forced him to vacate the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship — a title he fought tooth and nail to win.
He’s had shoulder issues, back problems, and just about everything you’d expect from someone who throws himself around like he’s immune to physics.
But as of mid-2025, he’s fit, active, and still performing at a level few can touch.