The WWE star now faces a longer recovery after his recent injury
Summary
– Matt Cardona indicated he is undergoing surgery for his torn triceps
– The injury happened during a match on August 21
– Cardona could now be sidelined for several months
Matt Cardona’s WWE comeback has hit another setback, with the veteran wrestler indicating that he is undergoing surgery for the torn triceps he suffered just days earlier.
Cardona shared a photo from a hospital bed on August 25 while dressed for a medical procedure and connected to monitoring equipment. The update represents a significant development after it was initially unclear whether the injury would require surgery.
Cardona revealed on August 23 that he tore his triceps during a match two nights earlier. He did not identify the exact bout, but he competed against Kit Wilson during the August 21 WWE Main Event taping, which matches the timeline he provided.
Despite the injury, Cardona still went to the gym and trained his legs while showing off the heavy swelling in his arm. He also made it clear at the time that he was not finished and intended to keep fans updated on his recovery.
Surgery could significantly extend Cardona’s time away from the ring. Recovery from a torn triceps requiring an operation can take several months, depending on the severity of the tear, the rehabilitation process, and how quickly he is medically cleared.
The timing is especially unfortunate because Cardona had recently worked his way back into the WWE picture. He faced GUNTHER on the August 14 episode of SmackDown and followed that appearance with his Main Event match against Wilson one week later.
There is currently no official timetable for Cardona’s return or confirmation of how long WWE expects him to be sidelined. His focus now shifts toward recovery after surgery brought his latest comeback run to an abrupt stop.
