As we noted over the weekend, WWE NXT star Elias Samson appeared to suffer an injury at the live event in Nashville, and WWE has since issued the following statement:
Elias Samson injured during NXT Live Event
NXT Superstar Elias Samson suffered a fractured left ankle while competing at an NXT Live Event in Nashville this past weekend, WWE.com has learned.
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“The match had to be stopped due to the injury and Elias was helped to the back, unable to bear weight on the ankle,” WWE ringside physician Dr. Chris Amann told WWE.com. “Elias will be put in a cast and crutches, but is expected to make a full recovery.”