Karl Anderson Confirms WrestleMania 41 Absence Due to Shoulder Surgery

One Big Thing

WWE superstar Karl Anderson has confirmed he will miss WrestleMania 41 due to shoulder surgery, with an expected recovery time of 6-7 months.

Key Details

• Anderson underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum
• The injury is new, not a reaggravation of a previous condition
• His last match was on October 1, 2023, in a WWE NXT dark match
• Anderson made the announcement on the Talk ‘n’ Shop podcast with Luke Gallows

Direct Quote

“I am out indefinitely. I’d say at least six or seven more months with a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum,” Anderson stated during the podcast.

Recent History

• Last televised match: September 24, 2023, on NXT
• Faced Hank and Tank in both his final matches
• Part of the Good Brothers tag team with Luke Gallows

Why It Matters

This injury significantly impacts WWE’s tag team division and the Good Brothers’ momentum. As two-time WWE Raw Tag Team Champions, Anderson and Gallows were positioned for potential storylines leading into WrestleMania season.

By The Numbers

• 6-7 months: Expected recovery time
• 2: WWE Raw Tag Team Championship reigns
• 2022: Year of WWE return

The Big Picture

Anderson’s absence creates a gap in WWE’s tag team roster and puts the Good Brothers’ future plans on hold. The timing of the injury means missing WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 41.

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