Shelton Benjamin’s WWE Return Canceled Due to Injury

– Shelton Benjamin’s WWE return is on ice. Benjamin, who was set to return to the company as part of WWE’s attempt to expand the roster for the brand split, took to Twitter and revealed that he won’t be coming back at this time due to a torn rotator cuff.

You can see Benjamin’s tweets on the news below:

I am both disappointed & sadden to announce that due to a serious injury to my shoulder I will not be returning to @WWE at this time.

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016

For now I will have to put pro-wrestling to the side as I prepare to undergo surgery to repair my torn rotator.

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016

This comes as a shock to me as i am no stranger to performing while in pain yet I had no idea of the severity of my condition

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016

Thank you @WWE for helping me discover this situation & for giving me an opportunity to return. I will be back

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016

For now I must refocus my energy on repairing my body and mind.

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 7, 2016