WWE star discusses decade-old neck injury from TNA, recent setback, and the decision to focus on the backstage role.
Summary
– Bobby Roode recounts a decade-old neck injury sustained in TNA during a match with Rob Van Dam, which resurfaced in a WWE match against Omos.
– Despite being cleared to wrestle, Roode, now a WWE producer, focuses on his backstage role at nearly 48 years old.
– Roode reflects on his career, expressing gratitude for his time in WWE and embracing his transition into coaching and producing.
Bobby Roode, a veteran of the wrestling world, recently shared insights into his career-threatening neck injury and subsequent transition to a backstage role within WWE. Reflecting on his journey, Roode revealed the origins of his injury, which dates back over a decade to his time in TNA.
During an appearance on “Insight” with Chris Van Vliet, Roode recounted the circumstances surrounding his injury, which occurred during a match with Rob Van Dam. Despite successfully executing the same move with Van Dam in previous matches, Roode experienced a sudden numbness in his leg during the encounter, signaling the onset of a serious neck injury.
While Roode initially managed to work through the injury, it resurfaced years later during a match with Omos in WWE, prompting him to reassess his future in the ring. Despite receiving medical clearance to wrestle again, Roode, now approaching 48 years old, has chosen to prioritize his health and transition into a backstage producer role.
Expressing gratitude for his time in WWE, Roode emphasized his satisfaction with his current position as a producer, a role he had envisioned upon joining the company nearly eight years ago. While he hasn’t entirely ruled out a return to the ring, Roode acknowledges that his days as a full-time wrestler are behind him.
Roode’s transition to a backstage role aligns with similar moves by fellow wrestlers-turned-producers like Jason Jordan and Tyson Kidd, who have found new purpose and fulfillment behind the scenes following career-ending injuries.
