Inaugural WWE Universal Champion Finn Bálor will undergo surgery as a
result of the injury he suffered to his right shoulder against Seth
Rollins at SummerSlam. The same injury forced Bálor to relinquish his
title on Raw, one day after winning it.
As first reported by WWE.com, the injury came in the course of Bálor
and Rollins’ match to determine which Superstar would become the first
WWE Universal Champion, specifically when Bálor absorbed a running
powerbomb to the barricade at the hands of The Architect.
“He hit the wall during the match, dislocated his shoulder and was
able to put it back in himself in a split second,” said ringside
physician Dr. Chris Robinson. Bálor was able to finish the match, but
Dr. Robinson noted that an MRI yielded results earlier today showing a
“possible labrum tear.” Michael Cole confirmed on Raw that Bálor was set
to undergo surgery, which Dr. Robinson earlier indicated could lead to a
recovery time of “anywhere from four to six months.”
Before last night's show, Raw General Manager Mick Foley tweeted that
he and Commissioner Stephanie McMahon would “accept” Bálor’s forfeiture
of his championship on Raw. Rollins, Big Cass, Kevin Owens and Roman
Reigns all prevailed in singles matches throughout the night to qualify
for a Fatal 4-Way Match on next week’s Raw to determine the new WWE
Universal Champion.
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