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WWE’s Matt Cardona suffered a torn triceps during a match taped August 21, 2026, that aired on the September 3, 2026 episode of WWE Main Event and has since undergone surgery to repair the injury. Cardona has shared footage of the moment he was hurt and is aiming to be recovered in time for the 2027 Royal Rumble. No specific recovery timeline beyond his stated target has been provided.
Aug 21, 2026 (taped)
Cardona sustained the torn triceps during a match taped for WWE Main Event against Kit Wilson.
Sept 3, 2026 (aired)
The episode of WWE Main Event showing the match and injury was broadcast.
Surgery
Cardona underwent surgery to repair the torn triceps.
Footage shared
Cardona released video of the moment he suffered the injury.
Return target
Cardona is aiming to be back in time for the 2027 Royal Rumble.
Sep 25, 2:20 PM
WrestleZone • WWE
WWE’s Matt Cardona hopes to return from injury in time for Royal Rumble 2027. Matt Cardona tore his triceps during a match against Kit Wilson on the September 3, 2026, episode of WWE Main Event (taped on August 21). He underwent surgery to repair the damage. Sharing the footage of him suffering the injury on […] The post Injured WWE Star Targets Royal Rumble Return appeared first on Wrestlezone.