During the latest episode of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T commented on Cora Jade’s injury. As we previously reported here on eWn, Jade suffered a torn ACL and underwent surgery earlier this week.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Cora Jade being sidelined with a torn ACL: “I found out, we all found out that Cora Jade suffered an ACL tear. She’s gonna be out of action for quite some time. I don’t know; I know a ACL tear — it could be three to six, nine months to a year. It’s just that simple according to how bad the tear is, of course. I’ve never had an ACL tear myself. I had a couple of scopes. But everybody I’ve known that had the ACL, it’s always been a process, always been some rehab involved. And then coming back, that process of just getting your wheels back up under you is not something that — you know, it’s not like riding a bicycle or anything like that. No, you got to actually do some work.
“And I say that because the first time I got my knee scoped, I was supposed to do rehab. And I was like, ‘Ahh, forget about the rehab. I’m good.’ And I came back and I immediately screwed it up again, and I had to have another surgery for that same knee, they had to scope and clean it out. And that next time I did, I did extensive rehab and it was the toughest thing in the world. So it’s definitely a process…
“You know, injuries happen, and I don’t know how it happened or anything like that. I know it was at one of the live events. I don’t think Cora Jade does anything outside the norm, you know, other than work. She’s not like one of those risk-takers or anything like that. And especially on our show, could have been just about anything. One thing about the injuries like that, it’s not a matter of if they’re going to happen. It’s just a matter of when they’re going to happen. Just about every one of us pretty much goes through these injuries.”
On the trend of WWE NXT women suffering knee injuries: “A lot of the young talent are getting injured these days. And I was reading an article about the way the training may be taking place these days may be having something to do with injuries with the talent on the roster. And me personally, I really don’t agree with that. Because they’re not getting injured in training, they’re getting injured when they’re working. I mean, right or wrong? I mean that’s just my point on that.
“But my thing is a lot of young talent — just like say for instance Solo Ruca, Nikkita Lyons, and now Cora Jade have had injuries. And the thing is, a lot of the guys have had injuries as well. And the thing is, I’m wondering, is it more of the training or is it more of the work style? Because I’ve heard some of the ladies say they want to work just as hard as the men? They want to be able to do dives and do stuff, take just as many risks as the man. I remember back in the day, the business was about going out there and making sure you can do it the next day. But today, these young wrestlers seem like throwing caution to the wind is just something that they do on a regular basis. And I say that because one of my guys, he actually wanted to jump off the scaffold one night, where we put the television cameras, he wanted to jump off of it. And I go, ‘What sense does that make?’ ‘Oh, it’d be a great spot.’ Yeah, but you might crack your skull and go to the hospital. You know, for me, a lot of things happen these days I think because of the risk that’s being taken more so than anything. But aside from that risk — It’s not even about risk sometimes. It’s not a matter of if it’s going to happen, it’s just a matter of when it’s going to happen. You can — I watched RVD do that little backflip over a guy. Guy goes for the backdrop, and RVD would do a little backflip and land on his feet and hit the ropes, whatever. I watched RVD do that move, I don’t know, at least 100 times just in our career, you know what I mean? I’m sure he did it more than that. And one day he did it, and he blew his knee out just like that. I mean, and he didn’t do anything different than he had done for him probably 500 times, perhaps. So, it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. And when I see someone try to make an analogy as far as why people get hurt — like I say, I just think it’s a style more than anything.”
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In the world of professional wrestling, injuries are unfortunately a common occurrence. Recently, rising star Cora Jade suffered a torn ACL, which has put her on the sidelines for an extended period of time. Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T discussed Jade’s injury on his “Hall of Fame” podcast, shedding light on the recovery process and the trend of knee injuries among WWE NXT women.
ACL tears are a serious injury that require extensive rehabilitation and can take anywhere from three to twelve months to fully recover from. Booker T emphasized the importance of rehab, recounting his own experience with knee injuries. He admitted that he initially neglected rehab after his first knee scope, which resulted in further damage and the need for another surgery. From that point on, he understood the significance of rehab and the hard work it takes to regain strength and mobility.
Booker T also addressed the trend of knee injuries among WWE NXT women. He dismissed the notion that training methods are to blame, stating that most injuries occur during actual matches rather than in training sessions. He questioned whether it is the training or the work style that is contributing to these injuries. Some female wrestlers express a desire to match the intensity and risk-taking of their male counterparts, which can lead to more dangerous moves and potential injuries.
The veteran wrestler reminisced about the days when the focus was on ensuring wrestlers could perform consistently without risking their health. However, he believes that today’s generation of wrestlers often prioritize taking risks and throwing caution to the wind. Booker T shared an anecdote about one of his colleagues wanting to jump off a scaffold during a match, highlighting the unnecessary risks some wrestlers are willing to take.
Ultimately, Booker T believes that injuries are inevitable in the world of professional wrestling. He cited an example of Rob Van Dam injuring his knee while performing a move he had done countless times before. According to Booker T, it’s not a matter of if an injury will happen, but rather when it will happen. He attributes this to the style of wrestling and the risks that wrestlers are willing to take.
In conclusion, Cora Jade’s torn ACL serves as a reminder of the physical toll that professional wrestling can take on its performers. Booker T’s insights shed light on the recovery process and the potential factors contributing to knee injuries among WWE NXT women. While injuries are an unfortunate part of the sport, it is crucial for wrestlers to prioritize their health and safety while still delivering thrilling performances for their fans.