Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ryder and partner Mojo Rawley, known as the Hype Bros, won a match to become number one contenders for the SmackDown Live tag team titles last Tuesday.
But it was during the bout that the Long Island Iced Z damaged his knee.
He underwent surgery in Birmingham, Alabama last week and was told the recovery process would take at least four months – with a possible absence of nine.
It remains to be seen who SmackDown general manager Daniel Bryan will hand the No1 contender spot too now.
But it was during the bout that the Long Island Iced Z damaged his knee.
He underwent surgery in Birmingham, Alabama last week and was told the recovery process would take at least four months – with a possible absence of nine.
It remains to be seen who SmackDown general manager Daniel Bryan will hand the No1 contender spot too now.