Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Zack Ryder will be out for a while after suffering a major knee injury on Tuesday's episode of SmackDown Live.
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According to Ryder, he suffered a ruptured patellar tendon at the end of a battle royal match on Tuesday, and he will be out indefinitely as he recovers and rehabs to get back to the ring.
Getting knee surgery 2day & missing #RogueOne...but everything happens for a reason...I'll be back...WrestleMania 32 was just the beginning!
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) December 15, 2016
A ruptured patellar tendon isn't gonna stop Zack Daddy! https://t.co/LTsyNljOL6
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) December 17, 2016
Ryder mentions that he had surgery on Thursday in Birmingham to repair the injury. While the exact recovery time is indefinite, Ryder will likely be out of action for anywhere between six and 12 months.
Best wishes on the recovery @ZackRyder stay hyped and destroy the rehab!!
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) December 17, 2016
https://twitter.com/OfficialTAZ/status/809506143806558208
Ryder has been with WWE for over 10 years. He is a former Intercontinental, U.S., and tag-team champion, winning all of those title once each.
