Matt Cardona confirms torn tricep, faces lengthy recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Matt Cardona revealed he has suffered a torn tricep during a recent WWE Main Event. The injury comes during a time when Cardona had begun to increase his presence on WWE television after an encounter with Gunther. Injuries like this are common in WWE, often requiring months of recovery. Cardona's situation could necessitate surgery, impacting his ability to compete for an extended period.
- •Matt Cardona confirmed he suffered a torn tricep.
- •The injury occurred during a sequence involving Gunther.
- •Torn triceps are common and difficult injuries for wrestlers.
- •Recovery may take months, with surgery likely needed.
- •Cardona's recent increase in TV presence complicates his injury situation.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — WWE superstar could face months out as he confirms serious injury during Main Event
"Being a WWE superstar means having to deal with injuries through your career and at times, suffer big setbacks. Huge names in the industry have fought back from serious injuries over the years, with the likes of Triple H, Edge, Seth Rollins and Randy Orton among those that spring to mind.
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