According to the Wrestling Observer, WWE superstar Elias has sustained a torn pectoral muscle, and will be out of action for months. Reports are that the angle of Jeff Hardy crashing into Elias from last week’s SmackDown was used to help write him off of television. The Drifter was originally set to face AJ Styles in the tournament semifinals to crown a new Intercontinental champion. Due to the injury, Styles was able to advance to the finals via bye.
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