WWE NXT Superstar Adriana Rizzo revealed on Sunday via Instagram that she has suffered a torn ACL and meniscus and will be undergoing surgery, marking another major setback in her young career.
In her post, Rizzo wrote: “Here we go again… torn ACL and meniscus. A setback, not the end.”
She confirmed the injury will sideline her for an extended period, with recovery expected to take 9–12 months before a full return to in-ring competition.
The 26-year-old shared that this injury is the culmination of a long struggle with knee instability following multiple setbacks, includin a torn achilles in 2023, a partial ACL tear just four months later, and over a year of rehabbing before the ACL finally gave out.
Rizzo, real name Anna Keefer, joined WWE as part of the Fall 2022 Performance Center Rookie Class after a decorated collegiate track and field career at the University of North Carolina, where she earned five All-American honors.
Despite the lengthy road to recovery, Rizzo is determined to come back better than ever: “I’m ready to attack this and come back 100% healthy for the first time in my WWE career.”
Fans can follow her social media for updates as she begins rehabilitation following surgery.
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