AEW star Brian Cage has revealed he recently underwent a knee replacement surgery, marking his second major procedure in just two months.
Cage, who’s currently sidelined with a torn quad, posted a video update on Instagram showing himself already back in the gym—just four days after undergoing the knee replacement. The procedure comes only eight weeks after his surgery to repair a torn quad tendon.
“The Machine” shared that he had been battling severe knee pain for years, pushing through the discomfort with the plan to undergo surgery after AEW’s All In event. However, after suffering the quad injury, Cage opted to tackle both issues head-on.
“4 days post knee replacement (8 weeks post quad tendon repair) and I’m already back in the gym @projectwellbeingllc… Love me, hate me, or somewhere in-between, you can’t deny I’m a f**ing machine!”* Cage wrote.
“I’ve been dealing with excessive knee pain for years… With the unfortunate set back of tearing my quad, I figured F it, let’s just get ‘em both done. Not an easy or fun choice, but I’m gonna come back ripping heads off. Especially if this is me right now after surgery.”
Cage also gave a shoutout to WWE’s Ricochet, who helped film the gym session and trained with him during recovery, and plugged his sponsors and discount codes, staying true to his “#gmsi” (Get My S*** In) mindset.
Despite the double setback, Cage’s rapid return to training reflects his signature resilience. While there’s no confirmed timetable for his return to in-ring action, fans can expect “The Swolverine” to come back with a vengeance.
