5 WWE Superstars who are currently injured 

In WWE, no matter how many precautions are taken, the chances of injuries always persist due to the nature of the sport. Some of the best in the business had to bid farewell to wrestling because of career-threatening injuries.

Steve Austin had to leave the promotion after incurring a severe neck injury. However, superstars like Daniel Bryan and Edge had some of the greatest returns in WWE's history after overcoming injuries that halted their careers for a while.

In the article, we will discuss five WWE Superstars who are currently off the television due to injuries. We hope they withstand all the odds and return to the profession as soon as possible.

Which of the following superstars are you most eager to watch return to action? Kindly voice your opinions in the comments below.

#5. Sasha Banks was injured at a WWE Live Event

Sasha Banks suffered a legit leg injury while performing at a live event. In a match against her arch-nemesis Charlotte Flair, she landed awkwardly after an over-the-knee backbreaker.

Though she tried to finish the match, her condition didn't allow her to, and the match was cut short. The referee quickly checked her status and soon threw the "X" sign.

For those unaware, the sign is used by the officials when there is a legitimate injury to the superstar. Banks has since been written off the show and is expected to return within two months.

The following is the official statement released by the promotion:

“Sasha Banks suffered a foot injury at a WWE Live Event in Fayetteville, NC, Sunday night. Although nothing is broken, an MRI has revealed a bruised calcaneus bone, and she will be out of action for 6-8 weeks.”

If everything goes right, we can expect the former women's champion to come back before WrestleMania. However, she will miss the Royal Rumble yet again.

The Legit Boss is the first-ever superstar to enter the women's Royal Rumble match, entering the inaugural 2018 edition at #1. She is yet to return to the eponymous battle royale since that appearance.

#4. King Woods recently suffered a torn plantaris

Xavier Woods incurred a severe injury during a match. The current WWE King of the Ring confirmed his status on G4TV's Attack of the show.

Woods explained that he suffered an injury to the plantaris muscle located near the calf. The accident occurred when he tried to perform a DDT outside the ring.

With the Royal Rumble now less than a week away, his participation at the event is out of the question. His last match came against The Usos.

Recently, Big E has been sent from RAW to SmackDown to aid Kofi Kingston during Woods' unavailability.

#3. Asuka has been absent from WWE for a long time

Asuka has been away from Vince McMahon's promotion for a while now. While multiple rumors stated that she was released, The Empress of Tomorrow is still under contract and is nursing her injury.

Money in the Bank 2021 marked her last appearance in the promotion. The former RAW Women's champion tweeted that she had her teeth replaced, which were knocked out in a match against Shayna Baszler.

Numerous recent reports state that she is set to return to the promotion at the Royal Rumble.

#2. Bayley underwent surgery and may return soon

Bayley was last seen in WWE back in July. She was booked in for a match against Bianca Belair for the SmackDown Women's Championship when the unfortunate incident happened.

She was injured at the Performance Center and underwent surgery for a torn ACL. The former Women's Champion was announced to stay away from the action for roughly nine months.

In an Instagram Live chat with her fans, she responded to one of the questions about her injury:

“So, my knee is doing great, my leg's doing great, my ankle's doing great, my shin is doing great, my hip is doing great, my mind is doing great... so, I mean it's only a matter of time. I'm not gonna tell you when, and I don't want all these idiots watching to know when, but I'm gonna be coming back soon, maybe, you know... you better be ready, better be ready,” said Bayley.

She could return to the Royal Rumble and spice up the storylines in the women's division.

#1. Drew McIntyre was injured at WWE Day 1

Rather than squaring off against Happy Corbin, McIntyre was booked for a match against Madcap Moss on Day 1. As expected, the former WWE Champion stood tall after the brawl.

However, Corbin and Moss ambushed The Scottish Psychopath later that night. The promotion tweeted about McIntyre's medical status and his unavailability to participate in further events.

The estimated time of his return isn't known, and his participation in Royal Rumble can't be determined as of this writing.