WWE confirmed that John Morrison underwent surgery for a pinched nerve in his neck Monday, which will result in a short absence from the ring.
“In a procedure to alleviate pain and weakness in his arm, Dr. [Joseph] Moroon created a small incision in the back of Morrison’s neck and moved the bone as well as the C5 and C6 discs from around the nerve route,” the WWE.com story confirmed.
WWE estimates the recovery time at four to six weeks.
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