The Gunns' 2025 Comeback: Why Austin & Colten Gunn Vanished From AEW And Their Shocking Return Plan
The Gunn Brothers, the notorious second-generation tag team known as The Gunns, have been conspicuously absent from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) programming for several months into the December 2025 wrestling calendar.
This prolonged vanishing act, which began in early 2025, has sparked intense speculation among wrestling fans about their status, their future with the dominant Bullet Club Gold faction, and the severity of the real-life issues keeping them off television. The truth, confirmed by official reports, points to a significant injury sidelining one half of the former AEW World Tag Team Champions.
The Complete Biography Profile: Austin & Colten Gunn (The Gunns)
Austin and Colten Gunn are the sons of WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Billy Gunn (Monty Sopp). They have successfully carved out their own legacy in the professional wrestling world, initially starting as the "Gunn Club" alongside their father before betraying him to establish themselves as one of the most hated and successful tag teams in AEW and Ring of Honor (ROH).
- Colten Gunn (The Older Brother)
- Real Name: Colten Sopp
- Born: May 18, 1991
- Hometown: Orlando, Florida, United States
- Wrestling Debut: 2020
- AEW/ROH Status: Current member of Bullet Club Gold (The Bang Bang Gang)
- Education: Florida State University
- Austin Gunn (The Younger Brother)
- Real Name: Austin Sopp
- Born: August 26, 1994
- Hometown: Orlando, Florida, United States
- Wrestling Debut: March 18, 2017
- AEW/ROH Status: Current member of Bullet Club Gold (The Bang Bang Gang)
- Career Note: Also a former reality television personality.
Their journey from being the progeny of a legend to main-event talent has been marked by a ruthless, opportunistic heel persona, often mocking their father's famous D-Generation X catchphrases with their signature "Guns Up" taunt. The brothers have proven that their success is not merely due to nepotism, but a genuine talent for tag team wrestling and generating heat from the audience.
The Shocking Truth Behind The Gunns' 2025 Absence: Injury Status Update
The biggest question surrounding The Gunns in late 2025 is their sudden and prolonged absence from All Elite Wrestling programming.
Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn were last seen on AEW television in February 2025.
The reason for this extended hiatus is a legitimate injury to Colten Gunn.
It was officially announced that Colten Gunn was sidelined with a significant knee injury, forcing the tag team to be pulled from the ongoing AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator tournament.
This injury prevented The Gunns from competing for the titles they once held and effectively put a pause on their momentum within the Bullet Club Gold faction.
While specific details on the exact nature of the knee injury and the precise recovery timeline remain closely guarded, the fact that they have been out of action for over four months suggests a major setback.
Wrestling promotions, and AEW specifically, often keep performers off-screen until there is a definitive plan for their return, especially for a high-profile faction like the Bang Bang Gang.
Fans are eagerly awaiting an official update on Colten's recovery and the date of their highly-anticipated return to the ring.
The Golden Era: Championships, Factions, and Topical Authority
Before their 2025 injury hiatus, the Gunn Brothers were at the pinnacle of their careers, having achieved major success both as a duo and as part of a dominant stable. Their career highlights demonstrate their evolution from a comedy act to legitimate main-event players in the tag team division.
AEW World Tag Team Champions
The greatest achievement of Austin and Colten Gunn as a tag team came in 2023 when they defeated the popular duo, The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowens), to capture the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
This victory was the culmination of a long-running, intensely personal rivalry that showcased their ability to draw genuine heel heat. Their championship reign, though relatively short, cemented their status as a top-tier tag team.
Joining Bullet Club Gold (The Bang Bang Gang)
In mid-2023, The Gunns made a pivotal career move by officially aligning themselves with Jay White and Juice Robinson to form the North American iteration of the legendary Japanese faction, Bullet Club Gold (BCG).
This alliance, later dubbed the Bang Bang Gang, provided them with the main event spotlight and a stable of elite talent.
Their involvement in the faction led to more championship gold and a high-profile feud with their father, Billy Gunn, and The Acclaimed, which was a major draw for the company.
Unification of Trios Gold
In a historic moment in April 2024, The Gunns, alongside their stablemate Jay White, unified two major championships.
They defeated The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn to unify the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship and the AEW World Trios Championship, solidifying the Bang Bang Gang as the undisputed trios champions across both AEW and its sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH).
What’s Next for The Gunns and Bullet Club Gold?
The future of The Gunns is intrinsically linked to the status of Colten Gunn’s knee injury. Given their importance to the Bullet Club Gold faction, their return is expected to be a major angle for AEW.
The most logical and anticipated scenario is a full reunion of the Bang Bang Gang upon Colten’s clearance. The faction has continued to operate, but the absence of the tag team specialists leaves a significant hole in their ranks.
A triumphant return would immediately place them back into the top contender spot for the AEW World Tag Team Championship, potentially reigniting their rivalry with The Acclaimed or challenging the current champions.
Austin Gunn, known for his high-energy and charisma, has remained quiet, respecting the need for his brother’s recovery. However, his social media activity suggests he is ready for the moment they can once again hit the ring together, flashing the signature "Guns Up" sign.
For fans of the Gunn Brothers, the wait continues, but their eventual return promises to be a pivotal, must-see moment that will undoubtedly shake up the tag team landscape of All Elite Wrestling.
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