Shotzi is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Unfortunate injury news coming out of WWE as last night saw former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion Shotzi confirm via Instagram that she’s suffered a torn ACL and is set to be out of the ring for at least nine months.
Shotzi suffered the knee injury during the NXT TV tapings on February 13th in a match against Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women’s Championship. The bout aired during last night’s episode, with the referee calling a stop to the action just over three minutes in.
“I tore my ACL which means I will be out of action for about 9 months. Thank you to everyone who has checked up on me. I am so sorry if I haven’t responded. I am just extremely devastated and angry. Some of you know, I have been through a lot the last few years and it has been so hard to keep up with what I think is expected of me and honestly my mental health had been at an all time low. But l’ve pushed through and I was feeling motivated and like myself again. I was hoping to go to NXT to prove myself again, earn some respect, build back my confidence and start putting the heartache from the past 2 years behind me. I feel defeated right now but I’m simultaneously feeling the most motivated I have ever been. I have been through way worse. I’ve watched my sister, who is fighting cancer, fight tougher battles. I’m just taking this as a sign to slow down. I didn’t take time off when both my stepdad and my dad passed and that really affected me. Now I am looking forward to coming back not just physically stronger, but mentally also.”
-Shotzi
Following Shotzi’s injury, NXT General Manager Ava Raine announced that there would now be an open challenge in place of the original contest, with Meta-Four’s Lash Legend stepping up to the plate.
As always, we’ll aim to provide any further updates on the injury status of Shotzi as soon as we hear more, and we wish her the best in recovery.
