American wrestler Randy Orton suffered a severe injury during his fight with Kevin Owens in the latest episode of Friday Night Smackdown on November 8. The WWE star was having breathing problems and was immediately taken into the ambulance. He was also accompanied by Cody Rhodes on his way to the hospital. During his treatment, Orton was diagnosed with cervical cord neurapraxia and is likely to be out of action for a long time.
Cervical cord neurapraxia is a dangerous cervical spine (neck) injury which is usually caused by the cervical trauma, which means that the cervical spine is hyperextended, hyperflexed, or axially loaded (pressure at the top of the head). The symptoms of cervical cord neurapraxia include neck pain, loss of range of motion in the neck, paresthesia, or sensory changes without motor involvement, plegia, or complete paralysis.
WWE shares update on Randy Orton’s health
After Randy Orton was taken to hospital following breathing problems post fight with Kevin Owens, the fans were waiting for an update on his health. Now, WWE itself provided an update on Orton’s injury and confirmed that the American wrestler has been diagnosed with cervical cord neurapraxia and there are no chances for him returning into the ring soon.
“BREAKING: After last night's brutal attack by @FightOwensFight on #SmackDown, @RandyOrton has been diagnosed with a cervical cord neurapraxia. There is no timetable for his return,” WWE wrote on their social media post.
According to the reports by Times of India, Kevin Owens used banned moves during his fight with Randy Orton. WWE haven’t released any statement regarding the incident but are likely to break their silence in the following matter soon.
