Top ROH Star Suffers Another Unfortunate Injury

Professional wrestling is no stranger to incredible displays of toughness, but those stars are not immune to injury. Tony Khan has a lot of people on his roster between AEW and ROH, but Shane Taylor’s absence has been noticed.

Shane Taylor has now joined the ranks of athletes who’ve battled through injury to complete a match. According to a report from Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Select, Taylor has been sidelined for the past few months due to a separated shoulder.

It was reported that Shane Taylor sustained the injury in his last match at ROH Death Before Dishonor, but still finished the match. He also was dealing with a labral tear, but the beast of a man didn’t stop.

“Shane Taylor had been sidelined in recent months with a separated shoulder that he sustained in his last match at ROH Death Before Dishonor, but still finished the match. He also was dealing with a labral tear.”

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The injury occurred during his last match at ROH Death Before Dishonor, where Taylor not only continued to wrestle but managed to finish the match despite the pain. Shane Taylor’s last match to date took place on July 26, 2024, at Ring of Honor’s Survival of the Fittest event. Competing in a high-stakes ROH World Television Title Final Six-Way Elimination match, Taylor faced off against a stacked lineup that included Brian Cage, Johnny TV, Lee Johnson, Lio Rush, and the reigning champion, Atlantis Jr. Despite his efforts, Taylor was ultimately unable to secure the victory, with Atlantis Jr. retaining his title. This match also marked Taylor’s last appearance before being sidelined due to a shoulder injury sustained during the bout.

The tenacity Taylor displayed by completing the match despite the injuries is a testament to his resilience and dedication to his craft. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates on his recovery and hopeful for his return to the ring. We will keep a close eye on this story for more updates.

What’s your take on Shane Taylor’s injury? Do you think he will make a full recovery and capture a top title in AEW or ROH? Let us know what you think in the comments section!