AEW confirms legitimate injury to one of its talents

Smart Mark Sterling, manager and occasional wrestler in AEW/ROH, is going through a tough time after it was confirmed that the injury he recently suffered was not part of any storyline. As reported early this morning by Fightful Select, the torn bicep is completely legitimate and not a scripted angle, as some fans had speculated.

Sterling will undergo surgery this Thursday to repair the damage, although the initial prognosis is positive. The company is confident that he will be able to return to television programming in a few weeks. However, his return will be limited: he will not yet be cleared for physical activity in the ring, but he will be able to fulfill his role as a manager and support figure on screen.

Known for his sarcastic style and his role as a legal representative of wrestlers in storylines, Sterling has become a recurring character in AEW and ROH programming. His ability to generate reactions among fans has allowed him to establish himself as a useful piece beyond physical action, so his absence is not expected to be prolonged.

It has also been reported that Smart Mark Sterling will undergo surgery this Thursday to repair the injury. However, they are confident that he can return to television in a few weeks. He will not be cleared for physical action, but he will be able to perform on screen.

From Solowrestling, we wish him a speedy recovery and hope he can return to the show as soon as possible, at least in his role as a television companion.