WWE has released an update regarding NXT star Ricky Saints, revealing that he has sustained an injury identified as laryngeal contusion, which is acute trauma to the larynx. Fans showed concern for Saints after his North American Championship match on the May 27th NXT episode. On the June 3rd episode, commentator Vic Joseph confirmed the injury and shared CT scan images comparing Saints’ damaged larynx to a normal one. There is currently no timetable for Saints’ return to WWE programming.
Recently, Saints was mentioned as one of the NXT stars likely to be promoted to WWE’s main roster soon, alongside Jordin Grace and Stephanie Verker. Following the news, Stephanie Verker officially joined the RAW roster after winning the Money in the Bank qualifiers on June 2nd, while Grace remains with NXT, where she holds her own against top talents including NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne. The debut of former AEW Women’s Champion Mariah also took place, with Jacy Jayne preparing for her upcoming May debut.
WWE continues to monitor Saints’ condition and wishes him a safe and speedy recovery.
Fan Take: This update is crucial for WWE fans since Ricky Saints has been a rising star with strong potential to make a significant impact on the main roster. His injury is a setback, but it highlights the physical risks wrestlers face and adds to the anticipation of his eventual comeback, which could bring a fresh wave of excitement to the sport.
