Apollo Crews May Have Suffered Injury During SmackDown Match

Apollo Crews picked up a big win over Johnny Gargano on WWE SmackDown, but the real story might be what happened after the bell rang.

During the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez speculated that Crews may have suffered an injury during the match, pointing to some concerning signs throughout his performance.

“I have not got this confirmed yet, but I think Apollo Crews is hurt. He immediately grabbed his shoulder and his pec and did not let go for the entire match. As soon as it was over, he rushed to the back. It appears he got hurt, so we will probably figure out pretty soon what happened there.”

Crews showed no signs of slowing down during the bout, hitting a delayed vertical suplex, a standing moonsault, and a Gorilla Press before securing the roll-up victory over Gargano. However, if Alvarez’s speculation is accurate, that final sequence may have been rushed to protect Crews from further damage.

With WWE yet to confirm the severity of the situation, fans are now left wondering if Crews will need time off or if he’ll power through whatever happened. Ringside News will provide additional information as it becomes available.

If Apollo Crews really is dealing with an injury, it couldn’t have come at a worse time. Just as he was gaining momentum, this setback might force him to hit pause—or push through the pain like a true warrior. Either way, fans will be watching closely to see if WWE addresses the situation. Here’s hoping it’s nothing serious.

Should WWE give Apollo Crews some time to heal, or will he push through like a warrior? Drop your thoughts in the comments!