A WWE SmackDown star could be out of action for at least three months following surgery, which may mean missing the Royal Rumble.
On November 7, Natalya underwent nose surgery and shared a photo from her hospital bed.
The surgery was covered by WWE with an injury angle that saw Natalya on the receiving end of a knee to the face from Shayna Baszler.
This angle was reportedly booked as a cover for Natalya’s planned nasal surgery.
It was not clear how long Natalya would be out following the surgery.
An indication of the timeframe has now emerged.
According to a report in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
“Natalya suffered a dislocated nose and needed surgery on 11/7. She will be out of action a minimum of three months and perhaps a little longer because they will be waiting for it to fully heal and this isn’t the three weeks back after ankle surgery she did a few years back to prove she could.”
By that timeframe, it looks like Natalya will be missing out on Survivor Series: War Games and potentially the Royal Rumble that’s scheduled for January 28 2023.
Keep up to date with all WWE injuries and expected return dates at this link right here.
We moved my dislocated nose back to the center of my face where it belongs!! I love the shape of my nose and it will stay the same, thank goodness! Can finally breathe again🙏 Pain is beauty! LFG! 😂 pic.twitter.com/V6zZTivjHQ
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) November 7, 2022
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