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Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Absent WWE Superstar Gives Significant Injury Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Superstar Apollo Crews has been missing from television since Jan. 24, 2025, when he defeated Johnny Gargano during Friday Night SmackDown. This is because during the match, Crews tore his pectoral muscle, an injury that required him to get surgery. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Carried Backstage After Suffering Brutal Injury "A few weeks ago on SmackDown, I tore my pec—an unfortunate situation," Crews said on Instagram shortly after the incident. "Sometimes, you do everything right, but there are just some things beyond your control. I'm looking forward to the road ahead, attacking it with a positive and unstoppable mindset. 👊🏿" "And enjoy my clean shave! It has been a while since I have seen this baby face!" Now, nearly 15 weeks later, Crews has provided an update on his recovery process. AUSTIN, TEXAS - JANUARY 24: Apollo Crews Gorilla Presses Johnny Gargano during SmackDown at Moody Center on January 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. AUSTIN, TEXAS - JANUARY 24: Apollo Crews Gorilla Presses Johnny Gargano during SmackDown at Moody Center on January 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. WWE/Getty Images "Been crushin' the rehab. Feeling good," Crews once agains said on Instagram. "I never really had any physical pain, but it took a while to get my mental game right after the injury happened. "I'm over that hump now. Just waking up taking it day by day and putting in the work." Here's hoping that Crews is able to make a safe return sooner rather than later. More Pro Wrestling: Crews began wrestling professionally in 2009, eventually working with independent promotions like Dragon Gate, where he would win the Open the Twin Gate Championship with BxB Hulk. In 2014, he joined NXT and made his main roster debut on Raw two years later. During his tenure with WWE, Crews has been a part of many high profile feuds with the likes of Bobby Lashley, MVP, Big E, Baron Corbin, Finn Balor, Dolph Ziggler, and more. In his 11 years with WWE, Crews has taken home the WWE United States Championship once and the WWE Intercontinental Championship once. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Receives Major Injury Update: Report Crews isn't the only wrestler on the WWE roster currently recovering from an injury. Bronson Reed is currently recovering from ankle surgery while Zoey Stark recently suffered a legitimate knee injury during a match on Monday Night Raw. Hopefully, all of these Superstars are able to make a quick and safe return to WWE soon. More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Star Joins AEW Injury To Superstar Forces WWE To Change Plans: Report WWE Legend Shawn Michaels Names Surprising Pro Wrestling Mount Rushmore For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Metro
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
WWE star uses fan's prosthetic leg as a weapon in 'craziest match ever'
WWE fans expecting a typical Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match got much more than they bargained for on SmackDown. Friday night's Netflix live stream of the weekly wrestling show was headlined by a blockbuster main event pitting WWE Tag Team Champions the Street Profits against challengers #DIY and Motor City Machine Guns. TLC matches are always a whirlwind of weapons, but viewers didn't think they'd see an actual prosthetic leg become part of the show. Midway through a barnstormer of a bout, a fan on the front row was seen waving his limb and begging Montez Ford to use it as a weapon. There was a second's hesitation before the 34-year-old wrestler obliged, cracking Johnny Gargano with the fake leg to cheers from the crowd in a moment that can only happen in WWE. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Profits went onto retain the gold, but for a while all people were talking about online was the outrageous unplanned exchange. 'Taking a fake leg is the BEST thing ive ever seen . Thats the best crowd assisted moment of the decade 🤣🤣🤣💯 (sic),' laughed @Dev2Trilll, while @JuicyJunior77 added: 'mf just used someone's prosthetic leg as a weapon 🤣🤣' Viewers were in disbelief, with @DazednGlaze writing: 'The fan giving Montez his prosthetic leg omg 😂😂💀💀💀💀' 'Montez Ford using the fan's prosthetic leg just made the match that much better,' tweeted @deadeditors_, while @thashark613 wrote: 'Did I just see a prosthetic leg used as a weapon?!?! This match is EVERYTHING!' And @PrinceWatercress said: 'Montez Ford just whacked somebody in the back with a fan's prosthetic leg. Highlight of the night. #SmackDown' Away from the prosthetic action, the trio of teams clearly had a point to prove after missing out on being part of the WrestleMania card. The nonstop energy and high risk action would have been a contender for match of Mania weekend if it'd taken place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Still, fans were in awe of the spectacle, hailing the clash one of the best ever, as JasonCowboysMan claimed: 'That has got to be the wildest TLC match of all time.' 'This tag team TLC match is one of the best I have ever watched, this is absolutely insane,' raved @EHazardFC, as @RobTaker agreed: 'This might be the craziest TLC match ever!' More Trending And OMGitsAlexsi hit the nail on the head as they wrote: 'This might be one of the best TLC matches ever. It would have absolutely stolen the entire show at Mania had it made the card.' SmackDown more than delivered across the board too, with John Cena challenging Randy Orton for one final match at Backlash, the return of Aleister Black, and Zelina Vega capturing the United States Championship. View More » Netflix is the home of WWE in the UK, with weekly episodes of Raw, NXT and SmackDown, classic shows and more. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix's bizarre reason for Twister's rating and 9 other odd trigger warnings MORE: 'I made one of Netflix's most popular shows – it's changed people's lives' MORE: Top WWE star 'suspended indefinitely over disgusting actions' on Raw
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TLC Match Announced For WWE SmackDown Next Week
wwe smackdown logo 2024 Next week's episode of WWE SmackDown is going to be a big one, and will feature a TLC Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships. The match was confirmed during tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown. Things came to a head after during tonight's championship match between the Street Profits and Motor City Machine Guns. The match came to an end after DIY's Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa interfered, attacking the groups. Advertisement In the chaos, DIY also stole the titles and ran off with them. Later in the show, SmackDown's GM Nick Aldis stopped a major brawl from happening, and took back the belts. Backstage, Aldis said that things would be settled in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match on Friday's episode. The match will settle a feud that's been brewing for a few months now. DIY's motivation to win stem back from another chance at a title that the group had. For the Street Profits, they'll look to continue their reign as champions. What do you think? Are you excited for next week's TLC Match? Who do you think will walk away as the new WWE Tag Team Championships? Let us know in the comments below. Advertisement READ MORE: WWE SmackDown Results: Review, Grades, Card For April 18 The post TLC Match Announced For WWE SmackDown Next Week appeared first on Wrestlezone.
