Shawn Michaels may have stepped away from the ring, but the damage done to his body still lingersespecially from that infamous casket match injury.
According to Kevin Nash on the Kliq This podcast, HBK recently underwent surgery to remove rods that had been inserted into his back decades ago, and the situation was far from minor. Nash didnt hold back when revealing the reason for the surgery, tying it directly to the brutal match that nearly ended Michaels career.
The WWE Hall of Famer also reflected on similar experiences from Hulk Hogan, who wrestled for years with rods in his back before finally having them taken out. Nash painted a wild image when describing Hogans post-op photo.
Despite the severity of Shawns surgery, Nash said he hadnt had a moment to catch up with him since the procedure, joking that even his own wife doesnt hear from him much lately. Still, he shared that Michaels is already experiencing some relief.
While Michaels continues his work behind the scenes in NXT, its clear that his body is still paying the price for a legendary in-ring career. With back rods now removed and the prospect of knee replacements on the horizon, fans can only hope HBK finds lasting relief and comfort in daily life.
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