After some vague speculation earlier today, WWE has confirmed the NXT Champion has suffered an ankle injury.
“NXT Champion Finn Bálor suffered an ankle injury on Saturday during an NXT Live Event in Nashville, Tenn. According to WWE physician Dr. Chris Amann, “Finn Bálor suffered an ankle injury, and will be unable to compete tonight.”
The NXT Champion will undergo further evalution on Monday, Amann said.”
Balor followed up the news with this tweet:
Why so serious? pic.twitter.com/1joGGy2AU9
— Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) February 6, 2016