AEW Injuries: Lashley & Leila Grey Updates

Wrestling Injuries Mount: Bobby Lashley Sidelined, Leila Gray Confirms ACL Tear

A significant blow to professional wrestling as both Bobby Lashley and Leila grey are facing extended time away from the ring due to injuries. The news comes as the wrestling world prepares for the upcoming Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal.

MVP announced on Saturday’s Collision that Lashley will be unable to participate in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle royal, scheduled for this Wednesday’s special three-hour Dynamite/Collision broadcast, citing an unspecified injury. The veteran performer further revealed that Shelton Benjamin will take lashley’s place in the match.

According to a report from Fightful select, Lashley’s injury is legitimate and will require a substantial recovery period. “Lashley is legitimately injured and will miss quite a bit of time,” a source confirmed. The specific nature and severity of the injury remain unknown at this time.

Did you know?-The Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal is a yearly AEW event. The winner receives a championship prospect at a later date, adding high stakes to the match.

In a separate, but equally concerning growth, Leila Grey revealed via social media that she suffered a torn ACL during her TBS Title match against Mercedes Moné on the December 6th episode of Collision. The injury occurred after delivering a knee strike in the corner of the ring. Moné quickly secured the victory, applying her signature move, the Statement Maker, resulting in Grey tapping out.

Fightful reports that grey also shared that Moné provided significant support backstage following the injury. “Grey said Moné was with her backstage in AEW’s medical area and helped her extensively,” the report stated, highlighting a display of sportsmanship amidst competition.

Pro tip:-ACL injuries frequently enough require extensive rehabilitation, typically lasting six to nine months, and sometiems longer depending on the severity and individual recovery.

These injuries add to a growing list of setbacks within the wrestling community, raising questions about athlete safety and the demanding physical toll of the sport. The absence of Lashley from the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal will undoubtedly alter the dynamics of the match, while Grey’s recovery will be a long road ahead.

Reader question:-How do you think these injuries will impact the overall landscape of AEW’s women’s and men’s divisions in the coming months? Share your thoughts!

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* who: Bobby Lashley and Leila Grey.
* What: Both wrestlers sustained injuries. Lashley has an unspecified injury, and Grey tore her ACL.
* Why: Lashley’s injury prevents him from competing in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal. Grey’s injury occurred during a match against Mercedes Moné.
* How: Lashley’s injury details are unknown. Grey’s injury happened during a knee strike in her match.

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