As PWMania.com previously reported, Kofi Kingston has been forced to withdraw from this week’s #1 contender match for an Intercontinental title shot at WrestleMania 39 due to an injury.
The ankle injury was caused by Drew McIntyre’s running flip dive as he crossed the top rope to the outside, according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer. Kingston’s injury was described as a “fluke deal,” and he is expected to be out for five weeks.
Meltzer also noted the following:
“There was concern earlier it could be longer because he may have needed surgery and if he does need surgery it would be lengthy. But all impressions are based on what he said publicly and the word privately is that he won’t be needing the surgery right now.”
Following the injury, Kingston tweeted “We gon’ be alright! ??”
We gon’ be alright! ?? pic.twitter.com/QnH0xHqNiN
— Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi) March 5, 2023
