Summary

Elio LeFleur said Tuesday that his shoulder surgery was successful, the latest step in an injury absence that is expected to keep him out for about six months.

The NXT talent had already confirmed last week that the shoulder issue would force him to step away from the ring and vacate the WWE Men’s Speed Championship. Wrestling Remembers previously covered that title change fallout when LeFleur vacated the WWE Men’s Speed Title and a tournament was set for April 7 NXT.

LeFleur's most recent match came at an NXT live event on March 30, where he teamed with EK Prosper, Kale Dixon and Tavion Heights against BirthRight, made up of Channing Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Lexis King and Uriah Connors.

What Elio LeFleur's recovery means for NXT

LeFleur's surgery update keeps the focus on recovery rather than an early return, which means NXT's Speed title picture will continue moving forward without him for the foreseeable future.

It also preserves a straightforward story for later in the year, because LeFleur can come back with an immediate claim to the championship he never lost in the ring.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.