Report: Tino Sabbatelli Undergoes Surgery For A Torn Pectoral

Some untimely news for Tino.

Tino Sabbatelli signed with WWE in 2014 and as the years progressed he would become a regular on NXT TV. Most recently, he was aligned with Riddick Moss but Tino left Moss high and dry in a tag team match against 'Heavy Machinery' after the duo had suffered a series of losses.

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Last Saturday at an NXT Live Event in Largo, FL Tino suffered a torn pectoral in a match against The Velveteen Dream. According to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline, Tino was "drop-kicked" by Dream and then immediately reached for his chest which lead to the two competitors swiftly transitioning to the finish of the match. Prior to the injury taking place the 34-year old Sabbatelli competed against Aleister Black for the NXT Championship at a live event in Gainesville just a few days before.

 

We will keep you updated on Tino Sabbatelli's injury as details emerge on the length of his recovery time, as well as updates on other superstars from around the wrestling world who are currently on the shelf due to injury. Head over to Fightful's injury report for more information.

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