WWE Star Undergoes Major Surgery
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WWE NXT superstar Ariana Bennett has announced she has suffered a major injury. In a recent social media post, Bennett revealed that she has torn her ACL and has already undergone surgery.
The injury is a significant setback for the promising young star. She has been sidelined from in-ring action since April of this year.
An Unexpected Injury
In a candid post on her X account, Bennett explained the unusual circumstances of her injury. She revealed that she tore her ACL weeks ago while filming a dancing video that she posted online.
"Funny thing is, I didn't even feel pain when it happened," Bennett wrote. "I kept practicing like nothing was wrong. Found out later it was a full tear."
She explained that she chose to wait until after her surgery to update her followers in order to protect her mental health during a difficult time.
Life threw a curveball a few weeks ago…I tore my ACL. And yes it was torn in that dancing video, my surgery was scheduled for a later date.
Funny thing is, I didn't even feel pain when it happened. I kept practicing like nothing was wrong. Found out later it was a full tear.… — Aria Bennett WWE (@AriaBennettWWE) July 13, 2025
The Long Road To Recovery
Appolo crews and Titus battle in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille north France. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN
Appolo crews and Titus battle in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille north France. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN
An ACL tear is one of the most significant injuries a professional athlete can suffer. The typical recovery time for such an injury is between nine and twelve months, meaning Bennett will be out of action for a substantial period.
Many top WWE stars have had their careers derailed by the same injury in the past. However, modern medicine and rehabilitation have allowed wrestlers like Seth Rollins, Tegan Nox, and Dakota Kai to make successful returns from the devastating tear.
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A Positive Mindset
Despite the long road ahead, Bennett is maintaining a positive outlook. She wrote about her faith and her focus on healing.
"Keeping things fun and lighthearted has helped me get through the hard times," she wrote. "Laughter really is medicine. This is just one chapter in the story. Right now, it's about healing, trusting the process, and coming back stronger—mind, body, and spirit."
Bennett signed with WWE as part of the Performance Center class of Fall 2022. The former collegiate track and field athlete had been a regular competitor on the NXT Level Up program before her injury.
Bennett's last match was at an NXT live event on April 26, where she competed in a tag team match. We wish her a speedy recovery.
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