NXT Wrestler Has ACL Tear

– After some speculation, Dakota Kai did suffer a knee injury back in early January during a NXT live event. Kai was teaming with with Kairi Sane and Candice LeRae against Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir when she hurt her knee while delivering kicks.

Kai was helped to the back and the match finished as a tag team bout. The NXT wrestler suffered an ACL tear and posted the following message on Instagram.

 

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I had always felt invincible. Working through minor injuries was something I never thought twice about because love what I get to do. I’m about to head into surgery, so let me give you an update ? ?? On December 7th in Green Bay during the last NXT Road Loop of 2018, I planted my foot awkwardly after a kick and I tore my ACL. I put off posting this because I wanted to focus on being home for the holidays and to be honest, I dreaded having to even mention this as I didn’t want to let any of you down. That, over everything, was and is the most heartbreaking feeling in the world. Unfortunately, this will take me out for a bit. I’m surrounded by amazing people, doctors, trainers and you. It helps more than I can explain, especially being so far away from my family. The amount of positivity & support I have received already has been so overwhelming. It’s going to be a tough ride, mentally and physically. I know that. The last thing I want is any sympathy…but hear me when I say this; Within my whole being, I know for sure I will be back stronger than ever. I will hit the ground, running. That’s a promise. “Above all, don’t fear the difficult moments. The best comes from them.”

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– WWE is growing as a global enterprise and that means more talent being signed to contracts. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter mentioned how WWE is expected to sign Ilja Dragunov and Shane Strickland (Killshot).

Dragunov was born in Russia and resides in Germany. He debuted in April 2012 and worked the recent WWE tryouts in Germany. Recently, Dragunov started removing himself from upcoming Indy shows. If Dragunov does sign, he is expected to to join the NXT UK brand.

As for Strickland, he anounced on Twitter that he is a free agent and many believe WWE is his next step. He has worked for MLW, EVOLVE and Lucha Underground in the past; where he held gold in all three promotions.

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