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WWE Issue Statement On Karrion Kross Injury

Posted: Aug 23rd 2020 By: Chris Deez - Bodyslam.net

WWE have issued the following statement on Karrion Kross’ injury which he suffered last night at NXT Takeover XXX:

"Karrion Kross sustains shoulder injury at NXT TakeOver XXX

Karrion Kross captured the NXT Championship from Keith Lee at TakeOver XXX, and he did it after sustaining a shoulder injury, WWE.com has learned.

WWE medical staff confirmed that Kross sustained a separated acromioclavicular joint during his battle with The Limitless One. Despite the injury, a determined Kross took down the champion, showing incredible toughness by lifting Lee up for a devastating Doomsday Saito off the middle rope to claim the NXT Championship.

Kross will have an MRI on Monday to determine the full extent of the injury.

Stick with WWE Digital and Social platforms for more on Karrion Kross’ status as it becomes available“

During his post-NXT Takeover XXX conference call with the media, Triple H revealed that Karrion Kross suffered a separated shoulder during the match with Keith Lee.

According to “The Game”, Kross was able to work through the pain and complete the match. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI shortly and currently there is no word on if he’ll miss any in-ring time.

Triple H said that his “heart breaks” for Kross as he’s worked his entire career to get to tonight and he was injured around the middle of the match. He praised Kross for continuing on and getting a man the size of Keith Lee on his shoulders for the finish despite the injury.

He also praised Keith Lee for being able to help Kross work through his injury and finish the match.