The Pro Wrestling Injury Report

Despite being called fake, wrestling is very dangerous and sometimes the wrestlers suffer severe injuries. Sometimes they happen in a match and are reported accurately. Sometimes the wrestler enters a match knowing they will be taking some time off for an injury and the writers will come up with an angle where it appears that the wrestler suffered an injury at the hands of an opponent to create an angle for when the wrestler returns. Other times, there is no legitimate injury. A fake injury is created to develop a feud. This list will take a look at which wrestlers are currently sitting on the sidelines due to an injury and will reveal both the real reason and the storyline reason that the wrestler is not in the ring.

Since this site is non-spoiler, I will not be listing any injuries that occurred at a pre-taped event until either the show airs or if the promotion lets the story out on their website prior to airing the program. This policy will also hold true for returns to the ring. If the return is a non-publicized surprise during a pre-taped event, I will not mention the return until the program airs.

RAW Brand Wrestlers on the D.L.
Jamie Noble: On the November 2, 2009, edition of Monday Night RAW, Jamie "suffered severe neck and back injuries" at the hands of Sheamus. The injuries are all a part of a storyline and there is no timetable for Jamie's return.

Maryse: In late July, Maryse had knee surgery performed by Dr. Andrews. She suffered a knee injury in December but chose not to have surgery then. There has been no timetable released regarding her return.

SmackDown Brand Wrestlers on the D.L.
Edge: During a house show match against Jeff Hardy in July, Edge suffered a torn Achilles tendon. If that report is accurate then he probably won't return to the ring until at least early 2010.

Great Khali: In September, Kane injured Khali's knee by attacking him with the ring steps. While the storyline to excuse his absence from the ring is fake, the injury itself is not. The Great Khali has a history of knee problems and needed surgery. There is no timetable for his return to action.

Jim Ross: In October 29, Jim Ross suffered from an attack of Bell's Palsy. This is his third attack in 15 years. It is not known when he will return to the announcing table.

ECW Wrestlers on the D.L.
Tiffany: In September, Tiffany suffered a broken arm while wrestling for the WWE developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling. The storyline excuse for her arm being in a cast and sling is that she was involved in an automobile accident.

TNA Wrestlers on the D.L.
Daffney: According to the Wrestling Observer, Daffney suffered a broken arm at Bound for Glory when Abyss tossed her through a barbed wire board. There has been no timetable announced for her return.

Kurt Angle: During the 10/29/09 edition of TNA:iMPACT!, Kurt reinjured his troubled neck after getting a clothes line from Desmond WOlfe. Kurt will return for his revenge on Wolfe at Turning Point.

Raisha Saeed: During the 10/22/09 edition of TNA:iMPACT!, Raesha was power bombed off the top of the ramp through some tables by Awesome Kong. Raesha was take out on a stretcher with "multiple injuries". It is not known when she will return to action. Raisha also performs under the name of Alissa Flash and that character is not injured.