In a dramatic twist fit for a Shakespearean tragedy (or at least a soap opera), former “WWE Raw” Tag Team Champion Ivar has been written off WWE television following a brutal ambush by Gallus on “WWE NXT.” Yes, folks, it seems that Ivar is now nursing a serious injury, leaving his wrestling future as uncertain as a politician’s promise. But fear not! His trusty partner Erik, always the silver lining in this Viking saga, took to social media to lift spirits.
“Love you @Ivar_WWE,” Erik declared on X (formerly known as Twitter, because why not complicate things?). “Neither of us were ever supposed to make it this far. You’ll beat this one too. And the Raid will return with a brand new bad. Viking Strong!”
With Ivar now benched for the foreseeable future, he joins Erik on the WWE’s metaphorical injury list. Erik himself last grappled on September 14, leaving opponents Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin questioning their life choices. Just weeks later, Erik dropped the bombshell of his own neck fusion surgery – because, apparently, tag team partners do everything together, even surgeries.
Ivar, who has been wrestling like he’s got a direct line to a Viking deity, is no stranger to neck issues. He had a double fusion neck surgery in 2020, proving that sometimes the only thing more painful than wrestling is the recovery. Despite these setbacks, Ivar remains grateful for his fans, supporters, and the occasional Viking raid enthusiasts.
The last time Ivar graced the ring was on April 30, where he valiantly but unsuccessfully challenged Oba Femi for the NXT North American Championship. As Ivar contemplates his next move, one thing is for sure: Vikings don’t back down. They just get stronger. So here’s to a swift recovery and an even more epic return to the ring.