Lana reveals Rusev suffered temporary paralysis during WWE match against Je’Von Evans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Lana recently confirmed that WWE wrestler Rusev suffered a significant physical injury during a match against Je’Von Evans. According to Lana, Rusev experienced a loss of sensation in his arms while inside the ring, prompting officials to consider stopping the contest. Despite the medical concern, Rusev opted to continue the match rather than forfeit, finishing the bout before seeking immediate attention from medical staff. This decision addressed online criticism suggesting the wrestler had left the ring early to avoid losing. Rusev has been off-screen since the incident but is reportedly nearing a return to competition. He is now preparing for a potential storyline involvement leading into WrestleMania in 2027.
- •Rusev lost sensation in his arms during a match against Je’Von Evans.
- •Referees considered calling off the match due to the injury.
- •Lana stated Rusev insisted on finishing the match despite his condition.
- •The wrestler is currently off-screen but expected to return soon.
- •Rusev is targeting the build for WrestleMania in 2027.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Shocking extent of WWE star’s recent injury revealed, ‘His arms went completely numb’
"For those that say wrestling is ‘fake’, try and have a conversation with any number of WWE superstars who have injured themselves over the years. Some wrestlers have suffered life changing injuries, while like Big E and Stone Cold Steve Austin have been forced into retirement.
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