JD McDonagh Undergoes Surgery for Injuries

JD McDonagh, a prominent member of WWE's The Judgment Day faction, announced on Monday that he is undergoing surgery for injuries he has been managing for months, sidelining him from in-ring action for the time being.

The Irish wrestler shared the update via Instagram Stories, posting a photo of himself in a hospital bed with his hand in a cast. "Been working thru some stuff for the last few months, but now is the time to pump the brakes and get put back together," McDonagh wrote. "Wont be long, BRB." While he did not specify the exact nature of the injuries, the visible cast points to an issue involving his wrist or hand. McDonagh's decision comes after a demanding schedule that saw him compete through lingering pain, according to the details in his post.

McDonagh's most recent match occurred on the November 24 episode of WWE Raw, where he fell to Rey Mysterio in singles competition. Prior to that, he had been active in high-profile bouts, including an unsuccessful challenge for Ilja Dragunov's United States Championship on the November 21 SmackDown and a tag team match alongside Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio against John Cena, Rey Mysterio, and Sheamus on the November 17...