TNA Wrestling star Elijah, formerly known as Elias in WWE, reportedly sustained an injury during a surprise appearance on WWE NXT last night. The incident occurred during a six-man tag team match where Elijah teamed with Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs against Trick Williams, AJ Francis, and Wes Lee.
According to reports, the injury happened when Elijah attempted his signature "Old School" ropewalk maneuver, a tribute to The Undertaker. He landed awkwardly on his elbow, and it is suspected he may have injured his arm or triceps. Observers noted that Elijah appeared to favor his left arm for the remainder of the bout, though the injury seemingly went unnoticed by many.
The injury raises concerns about Elijah's upcoming commitments with TNA. He is currently advertised for TNA television tapings scheduled for this weekend, June 20th and 21st, in Pittsburgh at the UPMC Events Center. These tapings are crucial for TNA's ongoing storylines, and Elijah is featured prominently in promotional materials alongside other top TNA talent.
Elijah, whose real name is Jeffrey Sciullo, signed with TNA Wrestling in February 2025 after his release from WWE in 2023. His recent appearance on NXT was a significant crossover event, highlighting the growing relationship between TNA and WWE.
Further updates on Elijah's condition and his status for the TNA tapings are expected in the coming days. The wrestling world will be watching closely to see how this unexpected injury impacts his burgeoning career with TNA and his potential future appearances in WWE NXT.
