Pro wrestling has seen many gruesome injuries over the years. Pro wrestling demands intense physical involvement. Hence, injuries are something that has established itself as part and parcel of the sport. Two months ago, a WWE superstar got injured while performing during a show. He has been absent since then. Recently, an update on his injury surfaced that suggested that he had undergone surgery.

The superstar in question here is Erik, who is a member of the heel faction, The Viking Raiders. Just a day ago, he informed his fans about his unfortunate injury and let the fans know about his current status. The WWE Universe gathered on social media to wish the injured superstar a speedy recovery.

Erik underwent a successful neck fusion surgery

Erik went to his official Instagram profile to disclose that he had a successful C6 / C7 fusion surgery. Now, he is on his road to recovery. He expressed his gratitude to the doctors and medical staff who treated him. He also extended a big thanks to WWE, who made sure to give him the best care possible.

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Neck injuries are one of the worst kinds of injuries for pro wrestlers. There have been many instances in the past where a neck injury has forced wrestling stars to hang up their boots. This is one of the major concerns among the WWE Universe who is praying for Erick’s quick recovery.

Will Erik ever wrestle again?

Life is uncertain. No one knows what might happen the next day. Speaking of which, Erik’s wrestling career seems to be hanging by a thread given his recent injury. As you know, many wrestlers like Edge, Paige, Tyson Kidd, Steve Austin, and more had to retire early because of a neck injury.

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Though some of these superstars returned to the ring, some had to say goodbye to the squared circle once and for all. Currently, there is no news of what capacity Erik competes in going forward. But fans are hoping for the best. Here are some of the top comments on X.

Some users suggested an alternative career path if the worst scenario comes to fruition.

One fan advised caution despite the splendid news that came into the limelight.

Despite the tough times, Erik has an entire fanbase rooting for his recovery. All the prayers and wishes will surely count for something and he will be back inside the ring very soon. *Fingers crossed* There is not even an iota of doubt that he is an extremely talented superstar, which is why his fans are missing him so much.

Some users wished the superstar a speedy recovery amidst the magnificent news pertaining to his injury update.

The last time the WWE Universe saw the 39-year-old star perform inside the ropes was on the 09/14 edition of WWE Main Event (pre-recorded on 09/11). Despite being initially slated to compete on the September 18th episode of WWE Raw, he unfortunately had to withdraw from the event due to his injury.

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This is not the first time, he had a health scare and had to undergo surgery. Moreover, what do you make of the injury update pertaining to the Viking Raiders member? Let us know in the comments below.