Shelton Benjamin No Longer Returning to WWE Due to Injury

Shelton Benjamin posted on Twitter earlier today that while undergoing testing with WWE, it was discovered that he would require surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, and that he would not be returning to Smackdown “at this time,” as had been originally planned and hyped.

I am both disappointed & sadden to announce that due to a serious injury to my shoulder I will not be returning to @WWE at this time.

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016

For now I will have to put pro-wrestling to the side as I prepare to undergo surgery to repair my torn rotator.

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016

This comes as a shock to me as i am no stranger to performing while in pain yet I had no idea of the severity of my condition

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016

Thank you @WWE for helping me discover this situation & for giving me an opportunity to return. I will be back

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016

For now I must refocus my energy on repairing my body and mind.

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016