Nick Aldis, Mercedes Mone, Finn Balor and others react to WWE SmackDown star's heartbreaking update

Nick Aldis (left), Mercedes Mone (middle), Finn Balor (right) [Image credits: stars
Nick Aldis (left), Mercedes Mone (middle), Finn Balor (right) [Image credits: The stars' and WWE's Instagram handles]

Several current and former WWE personalities, including Nick Aldis, Mercedes Mone, and Finn Balor, recently took to social media to react to SmackDown star Karl Anderson's heartbreaking update. The 44-year-old revealed details of his injury.

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After making a huge name in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Karl Anderson joined World Wrestling Entertainment in 2016. He debuted alongside tag team partner Luke Gallows, and the duo became two-time RAW Tag Team Champions. Anderson last performed inside the squared circle on WWE television on the September 24, 2024, episode of NXT, where he teamed up with Gallows to lock horns with Hank and Tank. Since then, the former O.C. member has not been seen on TV.

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Amid his absence, Karl Anderson took to Instagram to share a heartbreaking update. He revealed he had been injured and could be out until WrestleMania 41.

Check out his Instagram post below:

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Several current and former WWE personalities reacted with a like on Karl Anderson's post, including Nick Aldis, Finn Balor, Cedric Alexander, Tyson Kidd, Santino Marella, Apollo Crews, Dexter Lumis, Jinder Mahal, Bronson Reed, Omos, R-Truth, Charlotte Flair, Baron Corbin and more.

Meanwhile, Shelton Benjamin, Renee Paquette, Mercedes Mone, Natalya, and Mark Henry sent their wishes in the comments section.

Check out screenshots of stars' likes and comments below:

Screenshot of stars' likes and comments [Image credits: Karl Anderson's Instagram]
Screenshot of stars' likes and comments [Image credits: Karl Anderson's Instagram]

Konnan talked about WWE not using The Good Brothers and AJ Styles together

During an edition of Keepin' It 100, Konnan said he did not know why WWE was not using The Good Brothers (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows) and AJ Styles together.

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The wrestling veteran said the company treated them weirdly as they made a big deal out of The O.C. but never used them together.

"I haven't heard anything on them. I would have to ask," Konnan said, regarding the status of AJ Styles and The Good Brothers. "It's weird because they made a big deal out of them and then they never really used them. And then they separated, then they brought them back together, then they didn't use them again."
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It remains to be seen what the Stamford-based promotion has planned for The Good Brothers' future in the company.


We at Sportskeeda wish Karl Anderson a speedy recovery and hope he returns to the ring stronger than ever.

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