The Blade Sidelined With A Lower Back Injury

The Blade gives an update on his condition.

The Blade took to Instagram to reveal that he is currently sidelined with a lower back injury.

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He wrote, "My apologies, it’s been awhile. I’m currently off the road nursing a lower back injury. 2 bulging discs, L2 L3 and L4 L5. Plus two ruptured discs, L3 L4 and L5 S1. I’d like to thank @aew and @tonyrkhan for giving me this time off to heal. Plus, I’ve got the Buffalo,NY magic man pictured with me here, @anthony.albano.dpt . Time off can be a rough place for athletes mentally. Anthony’s physical therapy is helping me stay on track and I can’t sing praises high enough about the sweet science behind his training.

"I’m not sure where this journey I’m on is gonna lead. But, I have a lot of options and a great team around me and that’s a beautiful thing. Love ya everybody"

The Blade has been out of action since February 4. He is tag team partners with The Butcher. The two were part of ROH programming to close 2023 and into 2024.

Fightful wishes him the best in his recovery.

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