An unfortunate update has been provided on the status of WWE NXT signee Lance Anoa’i. A new report has revealed that the member of the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family has suffered a second injury, which has further delayed his debut for the company.
Lance Anoa’i Suffers Another Injury Setback
Speaking on the Fightful Select Q&A podcast, Sean Ross Sapp revealed the latest on Anoa’i’s status. The report notes that Anoa’i has had a string of bad luck since signing with WWE in the summer of 2024.
“He’s had a couple of setbacks. He got injured very early after getting signed last year, and was planned to be sidelined pretty well into 2025,” Sapp reported. “However, based on what we heard, he sustained another injury after that and was still injured this summer. Just very unfortunate luck that has prevented him from appearing.”
A Decorated Anoa’i Family Member
Before signing with WWE, Lance Anoa’i made a name for himself in Major League Wrestling, where he competed from 2018 to 2023. He also competed in Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH. The 33-year-old is the son of Samu of The Headshrinkers and a cousin of Roman Reigns, The Usos, Solo Sikoa, and Jacob Fatu.
The full report can be heard on the Fightful Select Q&A podcast.
