In unfortunate news, WWE star Elton Prince of Pretty Deadly suffered a separated shoulder during last night's episode of WWE SmackDown. According to PWInsider, the injury occurred during their match against Sheamus and Ridge Holland. This setback comes at a challenging time for the tag team, as they were gaining momentum and receiving a significant push after their promotion from NXT.Shoulder separations typically heal without the need for surgery and recovery can take anywhere from two to 12 weeks, with treatment involving ice, medication, the use of a sling, and gradually incorporating exercises as the healing process progresses. That's the good news. The bad news is that it's likely the duo will not be a part of SummerSlam and WWE seemed to be working a program with The Brawling Brutes that would put the new tag team on their biggest WWE show to date.RELATED: Bobby Lashley Returns On SmackDown, Might Be Forming New FactionPrince's absence will undoubtedly be felt, considering his strong wrestling skills and charismatic presence.
In response to the injury, Ridge Holland took to Twitter to clarify that it was not the belly-to-belly move that caused the separation but rather a "wonky landing" from a pounce. He expressed his wishes for Elton Prince's speedy recovery, emphasizing that the incident was out of his control. It's unfortunate that Holland was involved in the incident as he was also involved in the Big E injury that saw E suffer a broken neck. It doesn't sound like anyone is blaming Holland, but it's not the kind of repeated thing you want to be associated with as a wrestler.
Hoping Pretty Deadly Doesn't Miss Much Time
Fans and fellow wrestlers alike will be hoping for a quick and successful recovery for Elton Prince. The injury serves as a reminder of the physical toll that professional wrestling can take, highlighting the importance of safety measures and precautions in the ring.
