Ivar confirmed in a post on X that he is injured, although he has yet to get surgery.
WWE announced on Thursday Ivar was sidelined with an injury and pulled from planned matches. He was originally slated to face Tyler Bate on WWE Speed next Wednesday and a triple-threat match on WWE NXT next week.
It was reported this morning that he was given time off due to his hard work as of late, and it’s just an angle. That’s not the case, as Fightful reported that it’s a legitimate injury.
Andrew Sports Medicine noted on X that Ivar is working with them to overcome a spinal injury. Ivar sent out the following statement:
“There has been a lot of misinformation floating around about me. Let me clarify:
Yes I am injured
Yes it is very serious
No I have not had surgery
Still trying to figure out all options and what this means for my future.
That being said, I Want to thank everyone for the out pouring of love and support, not only after finding out I was injured but thru out the last several months, I have heard you all! No matter what happens, I owe it to everyone who ever believed in me to do everything I can to get back in that ring, under those lights, and infront of the most amazing fans on the planet, see you ass soon as I can!”
No matter what happens, I owe it to everyone who ever believed in me to do everything I can to get back in that ring, under those lights, and infront of the most amazing fans on the planet, see you ass soon as I can!
— Ivar (@Ivar_WWE) May 17, 2024
We wish him a speedy recovery.