Breaking: John Cena Reportedly Injures Achilles

WWE.com is reporting that WWE Champion John Cena injured his right Achilles tendon while facing Ryback in Europe. They have issued the following release.

“WWE.com has learned that WWE Champion John Cena sustained an injury during WWE’s European tour. The WWE Champion injured his right Achilles tendon while battling Ryback.

The injury raises questions about the scheduled match between Cena and Ryback at Extreme Rules on May 19. What lies ahead for the Cenation leader? Does this put Ryback one step closer to capturing the WWE Title?

There are no details yet about Cena’s expected recovery time.

For more, stay with WWE.com and tune in to Monday’s Raw at 8/7 CT on USA Network.”

It is unknown at this time whether the injury is legitimate or not, as a story posted on WWE.com could be no more than part of a storyline. Stay with Wrestling Rumors as we learn more.

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