More than often, WWE superstars suffer an injury while entertaining the fans. Sometimes, these injuries could put a superstar out of action for weeks, months, or years or even end their whole career.
Recently, there have been quite a lot of WWE wrestlers who are missing action due to injury. Let’s look at all the WWE superstars who are currently out with an injury:
1. Drew McIntyre
Following the Triple Threat match with Sheamus and Gunther at WrestleMania 39, Drew McIntyre has been absent from WWE TV. And according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer radio, he might not return anytime soon.
Meltzer said that McIntyre is about to miss a few more weeks due to an injury. Another reason for his absence could be the end of his contract with WWE and his possibly moving to AEW, as rumors suggest. McIntyre removing going dark on social media and removing all mentions of WWE from his bio may be further proof of this. For now, the official reason for his absence is due to an injury.
2. Randy Orton
The Viper has been absent from WWE since last year after suffering a serious back injury.
Before his injury, he was the Tag Team Champion along with Matt Riddle. After losing them to The Usos, Randy Orton was absent from WWE TV for some time. It was then reported that he was out with a back injury. Although he underwent surgery, it seems that The Viper is nowhere close to making his return.
3. AJ Styles
Last year in December, AJ Styles suffered an ankle injury and has been out of action ever since.
Although the injury isn’t as serious as it seems, AJ was warned by the doctors that he might permanently damage his leg if he endured too much damage again. Therefore, it’s just a matter of AJ being cleared to return. The Phenomenal One has expressed his desire in returning as soon as possible.
4. Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt reportedly suffered a gruesome hand injury at the beginning of 2023.
Bray Wyatt actually returned last year in October 2022 and has not appeared on WWE TV since his one match at Royal Rumble 2023. Since then, he has not appeared in a televised match again. Wyatt did show off his hand injury on social media, but it’s unknown if there’s any other issue that’s been keeping Bray Wyatt from making his return. He was scheduled to face Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 39, but the match never happened.
5. Kofi Kingston
Kofi Kingston suffered an ankle injury last month on an episode of SmackDown, where he was supposed to be a part of a Fatal 5-Way match to determine the No.1 contender for the IC Championship.
Kofi underwent a successful ankle surgery and is since recovering. His New Day teammate Big E is out with an injury as well.
6. Big E
On the 11th March 2022 episode of SmackDown, Big E suffered a neck injury in a match with Ridge Holland and Sheamus. Since then, the New Day member has been missing in action.
It was reported that Big E fractured his C1 and C6 vertebrae. He underwent surgery and is recovering to get back into action soon.
7. Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey has been out of action due to an elbow injury. She took to Instagram to confirm her injury.
The Baddest Woman on The Planet said that throughout all the years, she has dislocated her arm a lot of times. Her arm finally gave in at a WWE live event when she was slapping the mat. She hopes to return to action soon.
8. Robert Roode
Robert Roode or better known as Bobby Roode confirmed on Instagram that he is currently undergoing neck surgery.
Bobby apparently fractured his C5 and C6 vertebrae. He hopes to recover from the injury and return to action soon. He has not appeared on WWE TV much.
9. Johnny Gargano
After defeating Grayson Waller at NXT Stand and Deliver, Johnny Gargano has been absent from NXT. Apparently, he has re-aggravated his shoulder injury which was the reason for his absence for the majority of January.
It has not been revealed when he will return. He is said to undergo physical therapy instead of surgery.
10. Carmella
Carmella has been absent from WWE TV since last year August ever since suffering a head injury.
Her return had been advertised for RAW last month, but she still hadn’t made her return. Fans have been speculating about the possible reason behind her extended absence, although no reason has been given.
