Former WWE Champion Reportedly Set For Surgery

Elijah, currently working with TNA, has undergone surgery after sustaining a torn triceps during a recent appearance on WWE NXT.

Former WWE Champion Reportedly Set For Surgery
  • Elijah, a TNA Wrestling performer, underwent surgery for a torn triceps sustained during a WWE NXT match.
  • The injury occurred during a six-man tag team match while executing a Double Knees maneuver from the top rope.
  • Elijah previously wrestled in WWE as Elias, winning the 24/7 Championship four times.
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Elijah, a performer currently signed to TNA Wrestling, has undergone surgery following an injury sustained during a recent appearance on WWE NXT. A report from Fightful Select confirmed the surgery was for a torn triceps.

The injury occurred on this week’s episode of NXT during a six-man tag team match. The triceps tear happened when Elijah performed a Double Knees maneuver from the top rope and used his arms to break his fall upon landing.

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Elijah has been appearing on NXT programming as part of a working agreement between WWE and TNA. His recent involvement saw him team with John Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura in a victorious effort against Trick Williams and AJ Francis.

During his previous full-time tenure with WWE, performing under the name Elias, he captured the 24/7 Championship on four separate occasions.

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Article Author Leonardo Cunha