Cena injured?

[Xero]

From PWInsider:

There is concern that John Cena may have suffered a knee injury during a Raw house show in Wilkes Barre, PA. Cena apparently injured his knee taking the Wasteland finisher from Wade Barrett. They quickly went to a finish with Cena winning with some sort of submission when the planned finish was an Attitude Adjustment off the ropes.

Cena, who was having problems putting weight on his leg after the match told the audience that if he needed to "time off after tonight", he would, but he wasn't being carried out and then left under his own power, limping.

[Xero]

Sounds eerily similar to Edge's injury where he apologized on the house mic.

[Juan]

According to some fans in attendance at the WWE event in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, John Cena seems to have injured his leg from the Wasteland finishing move in his cage match against Wade Barrett.

Their main event match was back and forth and consisted mostly of Barrett attempting to escape and Cena stopping him. Around the 20 minute mark, Barrett got Cena in the Wasteland and dropped Cena on the mat. Apparently everything stopped and the trainers came to the ring and were talking with Barrett and Cena. After that Cena put on a Lebell Lock hold that wasn't the STF, Barrett tapped out, and left the ring quickly.

The announcer came out and brought the mic to John. John said "I got a little beat up tonight and if I need to take some time off I will but I will not be carried from the ring."

Credit: PWTorch

[chrisat928]

LeBell Lock?!?!

[Schlomey]

Uh Oh. Bad timing with the Punk feud getting under way. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise if he is hurt...bad for the WWE but good for CM Punk not having to inevitably job himself to that piece of meat.

[Juan]

LeBell Lock?!?!

It's a submission move, you twit.

[loopydate]

I just signed on to post this. I feel a little bad for Punk, because he was coming back from his injury with a main-event-level feud, and now he's back adrift.

On the plus side, they can always play up Nexus as being the reason for Cena's injuries and let Punk ride that wave into his next feud.

[dronepool]

If he is hurt, Punk takes him out next week again or they sell his beat down.

[chrisat928]

It's a submission move, you twit.

I know that, yutz.

It's just that if you listen to the morons of the IWC, Cena can't do shit.

[Schlomey]

Cena must be studying his bootleg Bryan Danielson vids.

[SOCCER LEGS]

how the hell can you injure you knee taking the wasteland? that move is about as harmless as a wristlock

[CSL]

That might be true if it weren't so blatantly and ridiculously untrue.

[SOCCER LEGS]

I'm a huge faggot.

[SOCCER LEGS]

yeah i said it

[Droford]

Cena's "Labelle Lock" involves him singing "New Attitude" until his opponent taps out.

[CSL]

I'm a huge faggot.

yeah i said it

Man, neg repping you for these posts would be like twatting one of those club foot lepers for not being able to get his slippers on. Bless you.

[CSL]

lol I swear that post still mentioned my mothers personal grooming when I quoted it

[Juan]

;)

[Shadrick]

thats our juan!

[TheAdamEvansFan]

Work.
Work.
Work.


Come on people. Even I am not that stupid. Cena being off air gives people like you a some time off of hating on him and it gives way to a Barrett vs Punk feud for the leadership of Nexus. I can see Otunga possibly being thrown in as the face and make it a way.

This will lead to rumble where Otunga will be dubbed as inlegitimate and not worthy of Wrestlemania. Therefore, Otunga will have a replacement for his Wrestlemania match. Cena to the ring to face Punk/Barrett/Nexus.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

They had a fake injury at a house show so they can keep him off tv? BRILLIANT!

[CSL]

Can we please start cleansing the wrestling forum?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Luckily everyone in the WWE Universe reads house show results.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Also how amazingly smart was it for them to plan the fake injury in a match against a guy who's written off tv? Fucking MENSA-type stuff here by the writers. Genius.

[Mr. C]

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[Aguakate]

The only way you can injure a knee on that move is if Wade yanks your leg too hard or the wrong way, yes?

[Tazz Dan]

Luckily everyone in the WWE Universe reads house show results.

Also how amazingly smart was it for them to plan the fake injury in a match against a guy who's written off tv? Fucking MENSA-type stuff here by the writers. Genius.

So what you're saying is that the angle was pulled off as well as a Tazz Dan thread in casual?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

The only way you can injure a knee on that move is if Wade yanks your leg too hard or the wrong way, yes?

I've seen Cena use his limbs to brace himself for bumps before, so it's entirely possible that he stuck his leg out to cushion his fall and it bent the wrong way.

I guess it's also possible that the whip action on Wasteland could make his knees smash together.

[CSL]

The only way you can injure a knee on that move is if Wade yanks your leg too hard or the wrong way, yes?

Or maybe landing awkwardly, a leg takes the impact, knees colliding due to an awkward angle or something. Isn't hard at all to damage ligaments and tendons in knees.

[CSL]

:|

[D Mac]

Please let this be true!

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Here's an example of Orton doing it. Watch his foot.


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[Aguakate]

Or maybe landing awkwardly, a leg takes the impact, knees colliding due to an awkward angle or something. Isn't hard at all to damage ligaments and tendons in knees.

Yeah but on that move, you end up flat on your back.

[CSL]

Landing flat on your back for every single bump you're supposed to land flat on your back for just doesn't happen.

[Juan]

Yeah but on that move, you end up flat on your back.

Unless you don't...

[Aguakate]

Unless you don't...

Well yeah...which would make it Cena's fault, I guess.

Had it happened to Orton, Barrett would be fired.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

If the guy isn't up in a complete fireman's carry position, his legs just kinda stick straight out like Orton's in that vid. And then when Barret throws him he puts all the force on the guys knee and basically throws his leg straight down. So that hits first. Could easily snap an ankle or tear a knee on that.

[James Steele]

Aguakate vs DLVH84 in a Cunts In A Cage Match

[Aguakate]

BTW, when was this injury? Was it tonight?

[CSL]

Well yeah...which would make it Cena's fault, I guess.

Had it happened to Orton, Barrett would be fired.

It doesn't have to be anybodies fault. A single second of mistiming between 2 guys can be the difference between something smooth and a crock of shit. Shit just happens sometimes.

[Mr. Nerfect]

It doesn't have to be anybodies fault. A single second of mistiming between 2 guys can be the difference between something smooth and a crock of shit. Shit just happens sometimes.

Thank you. It doesn't necessarily have to be either guy's fault. Kevin Nash hurt his knee getting into the ring, Chavo Guerrero (one of the better and more seasoned guys in the ring) hurt his arm on an arm drag, I think Cena hurt himself giving one of his sit-down hip tosses. It just happens sometimes.

While I was looking forward to Punk vs. Cena, I do actually think this may be a blessing in disguise. It does suck that Cena is hurt, but it's not like his job in in jeopardy, and he gets to sit at home and become fresher while other guys continue to step-up. It also helps that his absence from the WWE will probably be explained by a Punk-led massive Nexus beat-down. That's good for all involved.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Just because he was injured doesn't mean they have to take him off television.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Punk wins the feud! Punk wins the feud! Punk wins the feud! Cena loses because he is injured, so Nexus and Punk win the feud by forfeit! Also hurt by a member of Nexus, so there is no question about the winner of the feud! Woo! Punk will now set his eyes for the biggest prize in the WWE: The Undertaker's undefeated streak at Wrestlemania!

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Just because he was injured doesn't mean they have to take him off television.

It usually does except when they wanted to do a feud with Cena and Punk, so they kept him on.

Depends on how bad he is hurt and how long he is expected to miss. They might just want to keep him off TV so they're aren't too many questions about the name and face of WWE not wrestling while on tv.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yeah, it all depends on the injury. It might not even be anything. It's kind of morbid, but I sort of hoping it keeps him out past Mania. Just for the reasons I mentioned earlier -- fresher stars get to step-up, Cena gets some time off which helps his character, the feud actually gets something from Punk and Nexus taking Cena out, etc.

It'd also be the first WrestleMania Cena would have missed since his first Mania. Not only that, but every one of Cena's WrestleMania appearances has been some sort of title match. Punk could gloat about that and get MASSIVE heat -- which not only gets him over, but puts over the other Nexus guys, too (who were losing steam for a little bit).

[Jeritron]

Cena will be wrestling at Wrestlemania unless it's beyond impossible for him to do so. If putting off surgery and working through it is an option, that will happen.
If he can speed up his return to Wrestlemania, or get away with one match, and work a non-wrestling role until Mania, that will happen.

And even if he can't get in the ring, I bet he will be on television leading up to Wrestlemania, and be a part of the show somehow. Whether it be as a referee or something else.
He's just too important to the company. Especially in these months.
It probably gives them a good reason to make him the GM, actually, unless they have bigger plans cemented.

[DaBrasko]

Yeah, it all depends on the injury. It might not even be anything. It's kind of morbid, but I sort of hoping it keeps him out past Mania. Just for the reasons I mentioned earlier -- fresher stars get to step-up, Cena gets some time off which helps his character, the feud actually gets something from Punk and Nexus taking Cena out, etc.

It'd also be the first WrestleMania Cena would have missed since his first Mania. Not only that, but every one of Cena's WrestleMania appearances has been some sort of title match. Punk could gloat about that and get MASSIVE heat -- which not only gets him over, but puts over the other Nexus guys, too (who were losing steam for a little bit).

Plus if Cena is injured to the point that he has to take time off, it gives Punk even more ammo to use on the crowed by him saying that Nexus under his leadership was finally able to take out Cena.

NexXxus ....

[Sycophant]

If this injury keeps Cena on the shelf for a little while, the feud with Punk when he returns will be much bigger. I know it was already big, but Punk can sell that he put Cena out. That will only lead to bigger buildup when he comes back. We all know Cena would have went over on Punk anyway, so at least this way it will be a little more exciting.

Also, if Cena is out for a while, maybe they bring HHH back a little sooner?(unless of coarse he was coming back at the Rumble anyway) I know it's not necessary as they still have a top face with Orton, but maybe...

[Mooияakeя™]

It could easily be a few built up knocks and this latest knock has "realised" the injury.

[Y2Ant]

if Cena is injured, i'd just have Punk feud with Orton instead, I mean you have Miz/Morrison and HHH/Sheamus (probably), leaving Orton with nothing to do :o

[parkmania]

Have Punk feud with Barrett.

"I wanted to be the one to expose Cena, got neXus together, and then you went and did it without me!"

[Xero]

From PWInsider:

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross wrote on his twitter account that John Cena suffered a hip pointer during his match against Wade Barrett in Wilkes Barre, PA last night.

A hip pointer is deep bruising of the pelvic bone and muscle from a hard blow to that area. The injury can also cause internal bleeding within the abdominal muscles. I had the exact same injury in a car wreck in 2001 and it's going to take Cena some time before he'll be able to do any physical activity again as even breathing hard or laughing is going to cause him some pretty severe pain.

Jim Ross described Cena's condition as "day to day."

[Xero]

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[Emperor Smeat]

He has come back early from injuries in the past such as the time he torn a muscle in his chest/shoulder so I wouldn't be surprised if he just takes a couple of weeks off or only does RAW shows. No way he goes for surgery until after Mania since there is too many potential plans and options for him (ex. vs Miz for title, vs Nexus, vs Punk, etc).

Of course he was very lucky last time he didn't re-tear his shoulder/chest muscle after coming back too quickly while doing the same moves as before.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Seems Cena will only be out for a few weeks, but that could still really get this feud going with Punk.

[The Naitch]

I wonder if adding Punk as the new leader/manager of Nexus was something they planned a long time ago? Why is Barrett a write-off all of a sudden? Did he get injured at TLC?

F~M~I~!

[Sycophant]

Barrett is still working house shows, so I don't think he is injured. I'm sure WWE has a reason for changing the leadership of Nexus. Then again, it's the WWE writing staff and I could just be naive

[Schlomey]

babyface barrett whose friends all ditched him

[Xero]

A babyface without a friend? Why, John Cena is EVERYONE'S friend!

[The Naitch]

we are supposed to forget that Wade Barrett was the leader of the Nexus.

In due time....in due time :naughty:

[Brigstocke]

I think it will come across on TV that Barrett was always second in command of Nexus, He always said there was a 'Much Bigger Picture'.

Theres nothing to stop him coming back to TV next week and 'apologising' to Punk for letting him down then Punk Shouting and giving him a chance to prove he still has some worth to the group. He goes over somebody (maybe Mark Henry, fresh off his demolition of Tyson Kidd and the new monster bodyguard, who come back and pick the pieces) after) Clean and emphatically to stay in the group as second in command, setting up the inevitable 'in feud' with Otunga down the line for the second in command-ship.

PS wouldn't be surprised if this was Cena's attempt at gaining some sympathy from this crowd.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

There's loads of ways this can go, Cena injured or not and I'm actually awaiting the next episode possibly more than I ever have done.

1) CM Punk was always really the leader in the "much bigger picture". Either Cena's out from the beating or he comes back and feuds.

2) Barrett was kicked out. If Cena isn't on TV, he did what Wade couldn't do. I'd he is on TV, Wade can team with Cena trying to build up his trust. Then you can either have Wade turn on him or have the Nexus take them out.

Honestly cannot wait to see what they will do, especially if Punk's taking the mic off Otunga more.

[Brigstocke]

Plus you've got to have the 'second nexus' storyline with Bryan, Young, Tarver and Sheffield.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Plus you've got to have the 'second nexus' storyline with Bryan, Young, Tarver and Sheffield.

Can't see that happening, although would be pleasantly surprised if it did.

[Brigstocke]

Babyface Nexus. All coming out highfiving kids at ringside, Young dressed like Robin from Batman, Tarver wearing his Weird snood thing like a Zorro mask and having a cape, and then you have Sheffield back as the 'Corn Fed Meathead'

It would be EPIC.

[The Naitch]

I think they want us to forget that Tarver, Sheffield and Young were part of the Nexus. I don't see them joining. They'll be repackaged as something else, individually

[Brigstocke]

Or in Tarver and Young's cases, Future Endeavoured as per my Pink Slip Pool predictions.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>So apparently WWE has been giving refunds to Raw live events for any fans who want them.

Wow. Guess "Card Subject to Change" means nothing anymore.</font>

[Xero]

It's good business to do that, honestly, especially when they have that out and do it anyway.

However, it's BAD business when they're basically admitting "yeah, Cena is the only thing people give a shit about. If we don't deliver him, we're going to lose <s>income sources</s> fans." Just goes to show that pushing one guy as the sole money maker in your company is a huge mistake.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah. For their sake, I hope not many people are taking them up on it. If kids would rather stay home than go to a Cena-less show, that doesn't exactly bode well for your product.</font>

[Fox]

What a pussy. I took three Wastelands this morning and look at me. I'm fine. [/Kurt Angle]

[Mr Amazing]

a hip pointer injury i believe takes like 4 to six weeks to heal