WWE: Javier Bernal Underwent Successful Broken Foot Surgery, Gigi Dolin Knee Injury Update, Update on Talks with Indiana Sports Corp for Multi-Event Deal for Indianapolis

Jun 22, 2024

Javier Bernal Broken Foot Injury Update – Bernal Underwent Successful Surgery

As noted before, NXT talent Javier Bernal has been out of action for WWE since this past week due to a broken foot injury.

Bernal provided an update on Twitter on Friday stating that he had underwent successful surgery to repair his broken foot.

“Surgery was a success, my foot is still there! First ever surgery in the books. I’m a lot more coherent now, so I can clearly write a message without tweaking.
Thankful for @WWE and the medical team for taking care of me and setting me up with the best doctors in the world. And very thankful for Dr. Waldrop and his staff in Birmingham, AL.
For my first ever surgery, you can imagine I was pretty nervous but I’ve had nothing but support from everyone in WWE and to those who reached.
Thankful for @TatumPaxley, because I couldn’t get through this weekend without her. Every step of the way, she has taken care of me and won’t let me do anything. She is the love of my life, and it’s obvious as to why I see her as wife material.
I’ve got the few months cut out for me, but all I know is that I want to give you something to believe in. Truth is, I’m scared, but as a man, you can’t be brave if you’re not scared. I said it before, and anyone who supports me knows, this is my resolve for 6 months, and I want to walk through your resolutions, side by side with y’all. In 6 months time, we are all going to have accomplished our resolutions and come out on the other side stronger than before.
Drop your resolutions and let’s win together.”

Surgery was a success, my foot is still there! First ever surgery in the books. I’m a lot more coherent now, so I can clearly write a message without tweaking 😂 (🧵1/6) pic.twitter.com/YLKv9WZITN
— Javier Bernal (@javierbernalWWE) June 21, 2024

Gigi Dolin Knee Injury Status Update

As noted before, WWE NXT talent Gigi Dolin has been out of action for WWE since this past March due to a serious knee injury.

Dave Meltzer reported in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter that his sources stated that the exact nature of Dolin’s knee injury is currently believed to be a torn ACL.

Update on WWE’s Talks with Indiana Sports Corp for Major Multi-Event Deal for Indianapolis

As noted before, WWE and the Indiana Sports Corp are close to finalizing a multi-event deal for the city of Indianapolis for a future Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and SummerSlam events to take place at the Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Indianapolis Business Journal reported that their sources stated while no deal has been finalized yet, one source spoken to stated that the talks between WWE and the Indiana Sports Corp are in the “later stages.”

It was also reported that this deal is currently believed to be for seven years in length and would include the city of Indianapolis hosting a Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and SummerSlam events during that time period.

It was also reported that their sources confirmed that WWE officials currently have a tentative date of February 1, 2025 scheduled for next year’s Royal Rumble event in the city.

Dave Meltzer reported in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter that his sources stated that an official announcement regarding this deal could be made as early on June 24th when the company will be in the city for that night’s WWE RAW show.

In regards to a future WrestleMania event at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Meltzer reported that the stadium would likely have a max capacity of around 65,000 for a WWE event.