Popular WWE star provides recovery update 176 days after last match

WWE Superstars are often forced to deal with injuries. In-ring mishaps and training accidents are an unfortunate part of pro wrestling, but thanks to social media, fans are able to keep up with their favorite wrestlers as they work hard to get back in the ring. One rising WWE star has just checked in with a new video and a snide remark.

Cora Jade has not wrestled since January 12. She headlined a non-televised live event that night, going up against then-NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria. After a fake injury spot early in the match, Jade later went down and had to be checked out by medics and officials. The 23-year-old suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus, then underwent surgery on January 23. Word from within WWE was that Jade could be out of action for 8-9 months.

The Sorceress of Sin began training for her return just over one month after surgery and has been updating the WWE Universe at various points in her recovery. She took to X today to share a training clip, noting how she's squatting six repetitions of 155 pounds at six months after the injury.

"155lbs x6, 6 months post torn ACL, MCL & meniscus [mechanical leg emoji] (working on getting the depth back I don’t wanna hear it)," Cora Jade wrote with the video below.

Jade's injury came one month after she returned at NXT Deadline in December 2023, which marked the end of a four-month hiatus. She attacked Valkyria at Deadline and was seemingly being set up for a push with the NXT Women's Championship. Jade made a surprise appearance back in May to issue a warning to Roxanne Perez and just shared a Heatwave update today.

WWE NXT Heatwave final lineup for Sunday

The 2024 WWE NXT Heatwave PLE is scheduled for this Sunday. The big event will air live from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Sunday's PLE will be the 3rd annual Heatwave show for the NXT brand and the 10th Heatwave overall. Below is the current lineup:

Countdown to Heatwave Pre-show: Karmen Petrovic and Arianna Grace vs. Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx
NXT Women's North American Champion Kelani Jordan defends vs. Sol Ruca
NXT North American Champion Oba Femi defends vs. Wes Lee (If Femi wins, Lee can no longer challenge for the title as long as he's champion)
NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom defend vs. Andre Chase and Duke Hudson
NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez defends vs. Lola Vice
NXT Champion Trick Williams defends in a Fatal 4 Way vs. Ethan Page vs. Shawn Spears vs. Je'Von Evans

Peacock will air the Countdown to Heatwave pre-show on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. The main card will then air at 7 p.m. ET.