Matt Cardona announced on Twitter that he suffered a torn biceps and will need surgery.
Got a MRI today. Bicep is torn. Surgery needed. Will unfortunately need to cancel some dates.
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) May 31, 2022
The injury happened on Saturday during a match against Blake Christian at GCW Downward Spiral. Cardona said that he tore his biceps during the match, but still finished and picked up the win.
I think I tore my bicep and I still finished the match and beat you!!! https://t.co/PWzrCryEV6
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) May 29, 2022
Cardona is the current NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion and was scheduled to defend the title against Nick Aldis at the NWA: Alwayz Ready PPV on June 11.

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