Report: Injured Talent Backstage At WWE SmackDown
Is an injured talent ready to make their comeback later tonight on WWE SmackDown?
Former NXT Superstar Kiana James was called up to RAW during the 2024 WWE Draft. However, she hasn't been seen since losing a triple threat match to IYO SKY and Zelina Vega on the June 17 episode of RAW.
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It was later revealed that James suffered a knee injury that sidelined her from action for almost a year. However, she might be ready to make her return soon.
According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Kiana James has been brought to tonight's episode of SmackDown in Lexington, Kentucky.
It's currently unknown if she's planned to appear on tonight's show or not.
Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information on Kiana James' WWE status as it becomes available.
WrestleZone will have live coverage of WWE SmackDown later this evening.
READ MORE: Report: Kiana James Sidelined With Leg Injury, Expected To Be Out For Several Months
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What do you make of this report? Would you like to see Kiana James appear on tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown? Who would you like to see her feud with upon her return? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
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