The official WWE website announced that John Cena underwent surgery to remove bone chips in his elbow today. Dr. James Andrews removed several pieces of bone cartilage from Cena’s elbow through a scope. He is going home today to Tampa, Fla. and will immediately begin rehab.
WWE initially stated that it would likely take four to six weeks for Cena to recover from a surgery of that nature. The report now states that he is expected to recover in two to three weeks. Another update on his recovery time is expected be released Thursday when he is reevaluated.
WWE will release more information as it becomes available.
Here is the WWE.com statement:
WWE.com has learned John Cena had surgery to remove bone chips in his elbow today. Dr. Andrews removed several pieces of bone cartilage from Cena’s elbow through a scope. Cena will go home today and immediately begin his rehab in Tampa, Fla.
Cena is expected to recover in two to three weeks. An update on his recovery time is expected Thursday when he is reevaluated.
As more information comes available, WWE.com will inform the WWE Universe.
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