Adriana Rizzo sidelined by torn ACL and meniscus

NXT wrestler Adriana Rizzo confirms a knee injury and will begin rehabilitation.

Adriana Rizzo sidelined by torn ACL and meniscus

Adriana Rizzo has been sidelined by a knee injury. She posted on social media on Sunday to confirm a torn ACL and meniscus, sharing photos of her knee in a brace. The message shows she will begin a rehabilitation process and aims to return at full health for the first time in her WWE career. Rizzo has not wrestled since April, though she has appeared in the DAngelo Family storyline and was last seen at Great American Bash. The 26-year-old was a standout university athlete, a five‑time NCAA All American, before joining the WWE Performance Center in 2022. She is part of a class that trains together and has faced injuries during the long road to the main roster.

Injuries interrupt not just a body but a plan for wrestlers. Rizzo frames the setback as a hurdle rather than a verdict, a stance that could shape how fans and promoters handle a longer absence. NXT will likely adjust upcoming episodes to protect her return window while keeping her character in play. The situation also highlights how social media has become a primary channel for athletes to control the narrative around injury and recovery.

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The road back will be a test of patience and resilience.