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INJURY UPDATE: Top WWE Superstar to Miss Royal Rumble 2022 Due to Foot Injury

Published 01/09/2022, 12:05 AM EST

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The pro-wrestling world may come with stardom and fame, but it also comes with injuries that bench superstars for weeks at a stretch. Recently, Sasha Banks found herself at the receiving end of such an injury.

Reportedly, she injured her calcaneus bone during a live show in Fayetteville, NC. Even though no bones were broken, she’ll still be out of action for six to eight weeks. She wasn’t a part of WWW Day 1, and it seems like she won’t be a part of the Royal Rumble either.

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The Boss responded to the reports and confirmed the news. However, she did it in her unique “Boss Style”. Instead of bidding farewell for a short time, she left a message for the other superstars and warned them that she would come back “for everything.”

Undoubtedly, when she comes back, she’ll bring the storm with her.

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Sasha Banks will probably return to be included in a Championship run

The last time The Boss was the champion was back in 2021. She lost the SmackDown Women’s Championship to Bianca Belair at WWE WrestleMania 37. Since then, she’s worked her way back to the champion, but current champion Charlotte Flair refused to give her a title opportunity.

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Hence, she stepped aside but was guiding Toni Storm as Storm tried to dethrone Charlotte Flair.

But, at the end of the day, Sasha Banks always wants to be the one to dethrone Flair and become champion again.

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Therefore, when she returns, she will stay true to her words. If history is evidence, she will come back when no one expects her to, and immediately strike a feud with the champion, whoever that may be.

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Banks has been extremely important for the women’s division and has contributed to the advancement of the same. She would be an extremely influential individual if she becomes a champion once again.

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However, right now, she will focus on recovering and healing properly. Pro-wrestlers need to be extremely careful with the recovery process. If they don’t do it right, they may be denied the medical clearance required to get back in the ring.

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Shuvangi is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. She has over 1000 published WWE articles and also has experience in content operations with Forbes. Having completed her undergraduation from Royal Holloway, University of London, Shuvangi is closely aligned to the fitness industry, having amateur skills levels in tennis and basketball while rowing at a regatta level.
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