Erik is recovering from fusion surgery.
Erik of The Viking Raiders has not wrestled since the September 14 episode of WWE Main Event, which was taped on September 11. He was set to compete on the September 18 episode of WWE Raw, but he was not cleared for action.
Erik has remained sidelined ever since, and Erik has wrestled in singles action. On the October 2 episode of WWE Raw, Wade Barrett noted that Erik would be out of action "for the foreseeable future."
On November 1, Erik took to Instagram to announce that he had C6/C7 neck fusion surgery. He thanked the doctors and WWE. Erik stated that the surgery was successful, and his recovery begins now.
The post is as follows:
I cannot express the proper gratitude and thankfulness to the amazing Dr Cordover and his incredible staff at @andrews_sports_medicine and St Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL and to @wwe for always making sure I have the best care possible.
C6 / C7 fusion surgery was successful and recovery begins now.
I’m excited for all the possibilities once my cybernetic upgrades come fully online.
Fightful Select previously reported that Erik wasn't expected back any time soon.
As of this writing, there is no word on when Erik will return to WWE programming.
Fightful wishes Erik well in his recovery, and we will provide more information as it becomes available.
Fightful Select also reported that Ivar has been praised for his performances in singles action. More information is available here.
