WWE has confirmed that Cesaro has a shoulder injury, a left shoulder rotator cuff, and has had it for a few months now. Cesaro had worked through the injury, knowing something was wrong, and had an MRI done. He was looking forward to getting to rehab the injury but received a call the next day saying he tore one tendon and partially tore another one. He’s having surgery this afternoon and noted that the official timeframe for his return is 4-6 months, depending on how surgery and rehab goes.
He commented on his goals once he returns:
“I knew something was wrong [for a while], but I thought that it was just sprained or something like that. So, I iced it and had it looked at. I was like, “Oh, I have range of motion” and didn’t necessarily have too much of a loss of strength, so I knew something got hurt, but I didn’t think it was injured, if that makes sense. I kept working out and working [in the ring] obviously, and it kept getting better, but there was still something lingering. Then I thought, “Maybe if I were to know exactly what it is, it will be easier to rehab and get it better” … and then I found out it’s a complete tear. [Laughs] So, no matter how much rehab I do, it will not reattach itself to the bone, unfortunately.
I just want to come back as soon as possible. I felt I was building a lot of momentum, and that was all thanks to the fans. I really appreciate all the support I’ve gotten and I’ve felt that the Cesaro Section is finally rising and it’s becoming undeniable … and then, of course, this happens. It’s funny, because I am having the surgery on the day we are in Nashville, Tenn. [for Raw], which is where the Cesaro Section originated. I was actually expecting a big Cesaro Section tonight, and I’m sure they’ll be there. Unfortunately, I’ll be getting out of surgery.
I will be there in spirit with them. I want to keep the momentum up when I return, and I’m sure the Section will still be there.”
