WWE’s news update on injuries sustained by Jade Cargill was reportedly done to cover for legitimate injuries, according to Fightful Select.
As confirmed by Dave Meltzer in the Sunday Daily Update, the severity of Cargill’s injuries is unknown internally but those involved in creative were informed it would be a ‘minimum of three months out,’ explaining the story released by the company.
Following an angle that played out on this week’s SmackDown, WWE released the following statement on their website and social media:
After suffering a mysterious attack on SmackDown, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill has been diagnosed with numerous injuries including deep lumbar paraspinal muscle contusions, a bruised kidney, a sprained MCL in her right knee, a tibial plateau bone bruise of her right knee, and facial lacerations.
There is no timetable for her return at this time. Make sure to follow all WWE social media platforms as this story develops.
Meltzer further reported that Bayley is set to replace Cargill in the women’s War Games match at Survivor Series on Saturday, November 30, emanating from the Rogers Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Source: F4WOnline