Baron Black Says He Missed Most Of 2023 Due To An Ankle Injury And Illness

Baron Black explains why he missed most of 2023. 

Baron Black only wrestled two matches in 2023, one on January 15 and another on June 16. 

Taking to social media, Black revealed that he suffered an ankle injury in December 2022, and it got worse during his match in January. The injury sidelined him for three to six months, but no surgery was required. 

He said he tried to return in June, but his ankle wasn’t fully healed and he was battling terrible food poisoning. Over the next three months, he said he made multiple trips to the ER due to severe hydration and they found a gut bacterial issue in October, which was his seventh visit to the ER. 

He said he is near the end of the recovery process. 

In late December 2022, I sustained an ankle injury during a match, worsening it by wrestling in January 2023. It turned out to be an ankle ligament injury, no surgery requiredbut 3-6 months of healing time In June I tried to make a return, but my ankle wasn’t ready, and I also battled terrible food poisoning. I took more time off then tried to resume in-ring training in July, but severe dehydration and fatigue forced me to the ER, with doctors initially finding “nothing wrong” Over the next three months, severe dehydration persisted, requiring over six ER visits. It wasn’t until my seventh visit in October that a gut bacteria issue, stemming from the earlier food poisoning, was identified. Thankfully, it’s correctable, and I am near the end of the healing process. Appreciate all who reached out and looking forward to returning soon. Happy New Year!

Usually keep things to myself, but here’s some transparency on where I’ve been the entire year of 2023 and an update on the future pic.twitter.com/WkGU9uskyi

— Baron Black (@TheEmpBruh) January 2, 2024

Fightful wishes Black the best in his recovery.