Shotzi has provided an unfortunate update to WWE fans.
News broke on February 13th that the SmackDown star suffered an injury at an NXT taping and was unable to continue her match against Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria. It had been suspected that Shotzi suffered a serious knee injury and was assessed when she made her way to the back. Sadly, the SmackDown star will now be out for the rest of the year.
Taking to Instagram to provide the update, the SmackDown star confirmed that she suffered an ACL tear and will be sidelined for 9 months:
I tore my ACL which means I will be out of action for about 9 months. Thank you to everyone who has checked up on me. I am so sorry if I haven’t responded. I am just extremely devastated and angry. Some of you know, I have been through a lot the last few years and it has been so hard to keep up with what I think is expected of me and honestly my mental health had been at an all time low. But l’ve pushed through and I was feeling motivated and like myself again. I was hoping to go to NXT to prove myself again, earn some respect, build back my confidence and start putting the heartache from the past 2 years behind me. I feel defeated right now but I’m simultaneously feeling the most motivated I have ever been. I have been through way worse. I’ve watched my sister, who is fighting cancer, fight tougher battles. I’m just taking this as a sign to slow down. I didn’t take time off when both my stepdad and my dad passed and that really affected me. Now I am looking forward to coming back not just physically stronger, but mentally also.
Title Match Altered Due To Shotzi Injury
The title match where Shotzi was sadly injured aired on February 20th. After the break, General Manager Ava announced that Valkyria would defend the title in an open challenge, which was answered by Lash Legend. Valkyria successfully defended the title.
Features of Wrestling would like to wish Shotzi a full and speedy recovery.
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