Erik of the Viking Raiders announced today that he underwent surgery to remove a surgical screw that was “protruding into [his] triceps.”
Today I had hardware removed from my cyborg arm. I’ve been putting off this surgery for a long time and just worked thru the pain and limitations caused by a surgical screw protruding into my triceps.
Thanks to the wonderful Dr Dugas, I’m excited to come back at full strength. pic.twitter.com/9iwOr8jZKE
— Erik (@Erik_WWE) October 6, 2020
He said that he had been putting off the surgery for a while.
There’s no word on how long he could be out.
His tag team partner Ivar just underwent neck surgery last month, which could keep him out for over a year.

Natalya, Faby Apache, & Lola Vice vs. Las Tóxicas Trios Match Set for AAA Guerra De Titanes 2025
Bryan Danielson on Neck Issues Update, Not Considering Himself Fully Retired from In-Ring Career, History of Concussions Injuries, Weekly Travel Being Difficult For His AEW Commentary Role, & Differences Between Preparing for Match and Commentary
WWE RAW Notes: LA Knight & Gunther Advances to Finals of The Last Time Is Now Tournament, CM Punk Not Cleared To Compete Following Men’s WarGames, WWE World Title Match Set for 1/5/26 Show, Penta Shoulder Injury Update, 12/8 Show Card




