AEW Wrestler Undergoes Reconstructive Surgery

One of AEW's wounded warriors just underwent a major surgical procedure.

by Andy H Murray
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All Elite Wrestling star Santana has gone under the knife for reconstructive knee surgery.

Dave Meltzer reported as much in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, adding that the former Inner Circle member is expected to miss around eight months. In slightly more positive news, this would be on the more optimistic end of the 8-12 month window reported earlier this week.

Santana was hurt while competing in AEW's sophomore Blood & Guts match on Dynamite's 29 June episode. He barely got going in the match, with his knee collapsing from beneath him shortly after entering the ring, leading to him being taken out of the cage and led up the ramp. It was later revealed that he had suffered an ACL injury.

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17 July saw Santana tweet the following:-

Recent reporting suggests that Santana and long-term tag team partner Ortiz no longer get along, which is backed up by their increasingly sparse two-on-two in-ring record. Per Fightful, AEW plans on continuing to use Ortiz regardless of Santana's injury, rather than taking the approach of shelving the healthy partner while the other is injured (a common practice in other American promotions).

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.