Vito - herniated discs in neck

[Dark Energy]

Has had issue since 2023. Second herniated disc in 2025 led to delayed final X.  Yikes.  Just had surgery.  
 

This crap isn’t worth it.  Neck / spine crap is hard core.  I’m no doctor but from my cheap seats … as much as I love watching the guy wrestle ….  Seems like it is time to prioritize long term health.  No more active wrestling. 
 

This stuff is scary.  Have a life.  Enjoy family.  Grow old.  Don’t be crippled.

[Hammerlock3]

Cornell needs some good surprises, its been awhile.

[mspart]

20 hours ago, Dark Energy said:

Has had issue since 2023. Second herniated disc in 2025 led to delayed final X.  Yikes.  Just had surgery.  
 

This crap isn’t worth it.  Neck / spine crap is hard core.  I’m no doctor but from my cheap seats … as much as I love watching the guy wrestle ….  Seems like it is time to prioritize long term health.  No more active wrestling. 
 

This stuff is scary.  Have a life.  Enjoy family.  Grow old.  Don’t be crippled.

Agreed!

mspart

[CHROMEBIRD]

I hope the injury/surgery isn't as serious as I'm thinking it is, and if so, that Vito will prioritize his long-term health. It's tough enough for many of us to walk away from the sport when you've still got that itch, and I can only imagine how much more difficult it must be for someone with Arujau's talent to stay off the mat.

[Lleynor]

Cervical Arthroplasty hopefully. Hopefully not a fusion at his age. 

[bnwtwg]

34 minutes ago, Lleynor said:

Cervical Arthroplasty hopefully. Hopefully not a fusion at his age. 

Cervical arthroplasty is disc replacement, not fusion.

[nhs67]

I am hoping he focuses on health and goes 65 KG.

[Mr. PeanutButter]

Wishing him the best in life and, if he decides to continue, in the sport. Selfishly hope to see him (near) his best and at 65kg soon but agree that the most important thing is to prioritize long term health. I absolutely hate it when injuries hamper or end careers