WWE: Nia Jax to have surgery on both knees, could miss rest of 2019
Sunday 14 April 2019 12:04, UK
Nia Jax could be out for the rest of 2019 after revealing she requires surgery on both knees.
The former Raw women's champion confirmed the news in a post on social media and it has since been confirmed by the company.
"Some of you may or may not know, but I will be out of action for a little while," she wrote in the post on Twitter.
"Unfortunately, I have been pushing through some pain over the last year due to injuries in my knees and I will be undergoing surgery to repair both of my ACLs.
"I'm grateful to everyone that has supported me."
The length of recovery time from such a procedure is generally between nine and 12 months, meaning it is unlikely Jax will appear in a WWE ring again this year.
Her most recent match was at WrestleMania a week ago, where she teamed with Tamina in a fatal four-way match for the WWE women's championships, which the IIconics won from Sasha Banks & Bayley.