Bayley an injury doubt for WWE SummerSlam
Wednesday 2 August 2017 08:20, UK
Bayley's participation at SummerSlam is in doubt after suffering a shoulder injury.
The 28-year old needed a scan after picking up the problem during her match against Nia Jax on RAW but awaits further news.
Swelling to the shoulder has prevented WWE doctors from giving a full diagnosis, something they hope to rectify in the coming days.
"Everything just tensed up around it," Bayley told WWE.com shortly after getting medical treatment backstage on Monday.
"I've never had an injury like this before, so I can't really know what it is. I guess we're gonna see."
Bayley is due to face Alexa Bliss for the RAW Women's Championship in less than three weeks at SummerSlam but her place in the match is now in doubt.
The No.1 contender appeared to be holding her arm awkwardly after the bout against Jax, which she won via count-out.
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"We've determined the injury is shoulder-related, and she will be going under further diagnostic testing later this week to determine the extent of the injury and also establish a timetable for recovery," WWE's senior ringside physician Dr. Chris Amann said in a statement.
If Bayley fails to recover, then WWE will be forced to find a late replacement, with Sasha Banks and Nia Jax the likely candidates.
