As previously reported, John Cena’s surgery was a success. WWE.com has updated its story with news that he’ll be back sooner than later (meaning, probably by Survivor Series)…
World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following press release today on John Cena’s surgery:
Surgery for WWE(R)’s Cena
STAMFORD, Conn., Aug 26, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — WWE Superstar John Cena(R) underwent emergency surgery today for injuries received during last Sunday’s SummerSlam(R) Pay-Per-View match.The procedure went well, according to renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon who performed the surgery.
Cena is expected to return to action in approximately three months.
Further details can be found at www.wwe.com.
Among the “further details” on WWE.com is this quote from Dr. Maroon, who says that the prognosis is excellent:
“We performed a microsurgical removal of a large disk fragment compression on the spinal cord which was weakening the nerve leading to the right arm,” Dr. Maroon told WWE.com shortly after the operation. “We created a small incision in the front of the neck, using an operating microscope, to remove the fragment from the spinal cord and nerve. The operation took approximately an hour and a half.”
Wait there’s more! Cena actually WENT TO THE SMACKDOWN/ECW TAPINGS after the surgery, and was interviewed by WWE.com and visited his colleagues. WWE.com has posted comments from Cena, Big Show, Jim Ross and HHH, which can be read by clicking the above links to the site’s stories.
