Over the weekend, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE’s Bron Breakker had undergone surgery for what was described as a “serious” hernia. And now PWinsider.com has discovered that the injury was self-inflicted, occurring during last Monday’s episode of Raw when the second-generation wrestler flipped over the announce table. At present, no timeline is known for his return, although with WrestleMania less than 8 weeks away, he is up against the clock if he is to wrestle at WWE’s biggest event of the year.

“We are told that Breakker was hurt during last Monday’s Raw when he flipped the table over.   We are also told that by Wednesday 2/4, it was determined he was going to require a surgery for a hernia.” – PWInsider.com

WWE is already without several notable talents, with Seth Rollins arguably the biggest name who could miss WrestleMania 42 after sustaining a shoulder injury in October. Additionally, Bianca Belair, Kevin Owens, Piper Niven, and Sheamus also remain unavailable. However, injuries typically open the door for other talents to step into key positions, perhaps leading to someone like Austin Theory or Royce Keys claiming an unexpected WrestleMania spot in Breakker’s absence.

Former WWE talent Aliyah has hinted at retirement from professional wrestling, having announced on Passes.com that she’s selling all her wrestling-related items. On the adult content platform, she wrote that she was selling everything she has that is wrestling-related, including her gear and boots, encouraging subscribers to DM her. And while she could just be having a clear-out, the fact that she has wrestled only twice since 2022 suggests that wrestling isn’t her priority going forward, with her last match almost one year ago.

31-year-old Aliyah, real name Nhooph Al-Areebi, began wrestling on the independent circuit in 2013 as Jasmin Areebi, competing mainly for promotions in Canada. Signed by WWE in 2015, she soon debuted in NXT, securing her first TV win in 2016. Yet it wouldn’t be until 2021 that she was called up to the main roster, and while she won the Women’s Tag Team Championship with Raquel Rodriguez, she was released in 2023.

While speaking to TikToker Adam’s Apple, AEW star Swerve Strickland has addressed rumors about Chris Jericho’s potential WWE return. This would see Strickland disclose that he texted Jericho, congratulating him and offering support regardless of his decision. Currently, Jericho is on tour with his band FOZZY, but with WrestleMania fast approaching, it doesn’t look like the tour will be ending anytime soon.

“I actually texted Chris. I congratulated him on whatever his decision is going to be. Whatever his decision is going to be, I’m supporting him no matter what.” – Swerve Strickland

As of writing, Chris Jericho remains listed on AEW’s website, suggesting that claims that his deal expired on December 31, 2025, were incorrect. However, as Jericho has not appeared on AEW programming since April 2025, it does appear his time with the promotion is coming to an end. Still, there is no guarantee he will even rejoin WWE, as it’s just as likely he is focused on non-wrestling pursuits, including multiple movie roles and filming an Apple TV+ series titled “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” which stars Nicole Kidman.

In unfortunate news for WWE fans, Dave Meltzer reported on F4Wonline.com that Bron Breakker underwent surgery for a “serious” hernia.  Breakker’s last in-ring action came at the men’s Royal Rumble, where he entered at number 2 but was attacked by a masked figure, implied to be Seth Rollins, and later eliminated by Oba Femi. How long Breakker will be sidelined for is unclear, although this type of surgery typically requires 6-8 weeks of recovery, putting his participation at WrestleMania at risk.

“Bron Brekker had surgery for a serious hernia. No word on how long he’ll be out.” – Dave Meltzer

28-year-old Breakker, real name Bronson Rechsteiner, is a second-generation wrestler, being the son of Rick Steiner and nephew of Scott Steiner. A former Baltimore Ravens fullback, he made his in-ring debut in 2020 and signed with WWE in 2021. From there, he dominated NXT from 2021-2024, becoming a two-time NXT Champion and winning the NXT Tag Team Championship with Baron Corbin. From there, he joined the main roster in 2024, capturing the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, and is currently part of The Vision stable, with a match against Rollins on the horizon once both have been medically cleared.

Fred Ottman, known to wrestling fans as Tugboat, Typhoon, and The Shockmaster, has shared an unfortunate health update on Instagram, revealing he has been hospitalized for over 30 days due to a ruptured gallbladder, causing severe infection. However, the WWE Hall of Famer reassured his followers that he expects to return home shortly, demonstrating his upbeat attitude despite the severe medical ordeal he is facing.

“For 30 days I’ve been off the map. I’ve been out of touch. I just wanted to let you all know I didn’t fall off the planet … Unfortunately, my gallbladder exploded inside of me, and it released a bunch of poison into my body. So I’ve been on my back for 30 days.” – Fred Ottman

69-year-old Ottman is best known for his WWE run in the early ’90s, during which he debuted as Tugboat and teamed with Hulk Hogan. He then turned heel, becoming Typhoon, and with Earthquake, he formed The Natural Disasters, managed by Jimmy Hart, going on to win the WWF Tag Team Championship in 1992, memorably feuding with Money Inc. then in 1993, his WCW debut as The Shockmaster became legendary after he tripped and crashed through a wall on live TV, arguably creating wrestling’s most famous botch. Yet, despite this embarrassment, he would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame alongside the sadly deceased Earthquake in 2025.

Current ROH World Champion Bandido was forced to withdraw from an RIOT Lucha event in Monterrey, Mexico, where he was set to face Flamita. The promotion announced the update via social media, confirming that Bandido would still attend fan signings despite the hand injury. As of writing, it is unclear when or how the injury occurred, but he has recently been competing on CMLL shows and remains scheduled to appear at ROH’s next taping on Wednesday night.

30-year-old Bandido has faced several setbacks during his time with AEW/ROH. The first would occur in June 2023, when he broke his wrist during a match against Konosuke Takeshita on AEW Rampage, requiring two surgeries and sidelining him for over a year until late 2024. Upon returning at ROH Final Battle in December 2024, he immediately sustained a concussion, which briefly sidelined him again. Additionally, in October 2025, he dislocated his shoulder during a CMLL match against Hechicero but continued wrestling.

WWE star Chelsea Green was forced to miss her AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship defense on Saturday night after suffering a foot injury on the February 6, 2026, episode of SmackDown. This was announced during the AAA’s FOX broadcast, with La Hiedra stepping in as Ethan Page’s replacement, but the duo lost the titles to Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice. Green later shared photos of her injured ankle on social media, with no return timeline disclosed.

34-year-old Green began her professional wrestling career in 2014 on the independent circuit, later gaining prominence in TNA as “Hot Mess” Laurel Van Ness. After spells in Lucha Underground and Stardom, she joined WWE in 2018 but was released in 2021. Returning dramatically in the 2023 Royal Rumble, Green made history as the inaugural WWE Women’s United States Champion, while leading the Green Regime stable.

John Cena officially retired from WWE in December 2025, and many subsequently believed he would headline this year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. However, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, the Cenation leader is not expected to be inducted in 2026. Instead, most within WWE anticipate that Stephanie McMahon will lead the class, having been announced as an inductee last September.

“Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that John Cena is not expected to be a part of this year’s Hall of Fame Class. Most in WWE expect Stephanie McMahon to be the headliner of this year’s edition, and that an “immortal moments” induction is expected this year as well.” – Fightful Select

The Undertaker announced McMahon’s induction into the 2026 Hall of Fame class at WWE’s first ESPN premium live event, Wrestlepalooza, in Indianapolis. This occurred briefly before the main event, when the Deadman surprised McMahon at ringside. This moment highlighted her extensive legacy as an executive, on-screen star, and key figure in WWE’s growth, though some will be critical of her being the headliner, as names like Batista, The Rock, and Cena remain uninducted.