Injury woes continue for WWE on Road to WrestleMania as popular SmackDown Superstar suffers serious injury

Shotzi since her arrival in WWE, has made quite a name for herself.

Injury woes continue for WWE on Road to WrestleMania as popular SmackDown Superstar suffers serious injury

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Injuries are an inherent part of the world of wrestling, where the physical demands are immense and the risks are high. Many superstars have faced injuries throughout their careers, often requiring time off to recover and rehabilitate. The most recent victim of an injury in the WWE SmackDown roster is none other than Shotzi.

During the latest taping for next week’s WWE NXT Championship match, Shotzi suffered a knee injury while attempting her apron DDT. Doctors will evaluate the injury to determine its severity. According to Fightful’s Corey Brennan, the NXT Women’s Title match had to be halted midway through the bout.

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He later clarified that the situation was not working. Shotzi experienced significant pain backstage and couldn’t put weight on her leg. Corey Brennan, after consulting multiple NXT sources, verified that Shotzi had to hop to the back with assistance from WWE’s medical team. She was visibly in distress upon arriving backstage, prompting immediate concern from officials who swiftly arranged for her medical evaluation.

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Shotzi and Lyra Valkyria’s NXT Women’s Title match during tonight’s second #WWENXT taping was stopped due to a serious knee injury suffered by Shotzi.
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This injury poses a particularly challenging time for Shotzi, who recently returned to WWE and got married last year. She even wrestled in a wedding gown during a live event. With WrestleMania, just around the corner, this setback could not have come at a worse time for her. Additionally, WWE is currently facing its own injury crisis, with high-profile superstars like CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Charlotte Flair all sidelined due to injuries.

Shotzi’s WWE main roster career on Smackdown

Shotzi’s tenure on SmackDown has been a rollercoaster of triumphs and challenges. Shotzi debuted alongside Tegan Nox as Shotzi & Nox, but their partnership was short-lived due to the draft, setting her on a solo path. A pivotal moment came when Shotzi, after losing to Charlotte Flair, turned on Sasha Banks, marking her transition to a heel persona.

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Despite setbacks, Shotzi’s resilience shone through as she embraced a face role, standing up against Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky alongside Raquel Rodriguez. Her determination culminated in a championship opportunity against Ronda Rousey. Despite sporadic appearances earlier in the last year, Shotzi got into a heated rivalry with Damage CTRL. They locked horns after Bayley and her stablemates decided to cut her hair.

This was a trigger for the unapologetic, in-your-face attitude of Shotzi. In defiance, she shaved the rest of her hair in solidarity with her sister’s battle against bile duct cancer showcasing her strength and compassion. She once again hosted NXT Halloween Havoc, alongside Scarlett. She not only made her mark in the Women’s War Games Match at Survivor Series but has also been a prominently featured superstar on the main roster. 

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